Blog #3

Creating a myth of my own was an enjoyable experience. It helped me reach beyond what I perceived my creativity to be. However, the experience of making a myth that tested a common belief was very amusing. It also allowed me to understand more of the literary structure of myths, most often answering a question that plagues many individuals, like why isn't the moon pink instead of yellow? Or many other common misconceptions. Or demonstrate a theme or lesson that can be applied to everyday life.  Studying myths can be quite challenging if one is unfamiliar with the type of literary structure or background surrounding Greek and Roman mythology. This is why using the activity we were given to create our own myth furthered my understanding of how myths might have been created or why they were written. Leaving room for many possibilities, as mythology often does when trying to bring reason or purpose that is otherwise unexplainable. Like the creation of the earth or other cosmic creations. It ultimately enhanced my knowledge and study of myths, as it drew me to think about why most myths were created and what purpose they serve. Creating an activity similar to this one with future students will help engage them in the themes and study of myths. It will help them apply it to more modern times and issues. They gain firsthand experience of how a myth's components are constructed to form the story. This allows them to express themselves creatively and push their understanding of everyday beliefs.