Oh, very good. It's why Myths are true without being 'true' -- using the traditional/real meaning of Myth instead of the corrupted "something I don't think is true" definition of it.
Its funny when you label something a Myth it's seen as always pejorative. Sure, it is *sometimes* but when capitalised it means something like Super-story. Nations have 'Foundation Myths' which are not just made up stories. There's nearly always a good chunk of real history there - just mixed in with other things. That doesn't necessarily make the whole thing 'fictional'.
Love this. I always tell my kiddos that fiction is something that COULD be true, but is a made-up story. I will start using this also, I really love it.
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ReplyDeleteIndeed!
ReplyDeleteOh, very good. It's why Myths are true without being 'true' -- using the traditional/real meaning of Myth instead of the corrupted "something I don't think is true" definition of it.
ReplyDeleteIts funny when you label something a Myth it's seen as always pejorative. Sure, it is *sometimes* but when capitalised it means something like Super-story. Nations have 'Foundation Myths' which are not just made up stories. There's nearly always a good chunk of real history there - just mixed in with other things. That doesn't necessarily make the whole thing 'fictional'.
ReplyDeleteI do LOVE me a good Myth.
Love this. I always tell my kiddos that fiction is something that COULD be true, but is a made-up story. I will start using this also, I really love it.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant decision. And oh so true.
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