MYTH

When Campbell spoke of what a Myth was it gave me the impression that a Myth isn't something that could have happened, but will happen. After reading about what he had to say i have come up with my own logical reasoning for what really is a Myth.

The definition of a Myth is a legendary story that usually involves a hero and his or her adventure with no real facts or a natural explanation for it. Yet, Campbell explained a Myth as an experience of life that may change your perspective on how you live your life. When you tell your story, many may not believe it. For instance, an old fisherman who spoke of a big fish that was as big as his leg that when he caught, he let go. Many people didn't believe him and didn't take any look at if he was right or not. Some went searching for this fish. Many probably would give up early, but there would always be that one who would try to find this fish, and he or she would be that lucky one to find this mysterious fish that was as big as a mans leg. You search for this fish thinking in the back of your head that this fish doesn't exist and that the old man is crazy. Then you caught him, and you reel him in. Then what do you do. You have proved that the Myth of one man is correct and that the fish was beautiful and majestic. You would think to yourself about if it's worth it to kill something so great to achieve so little. Soon, you will find yourself back on shore. You won't have any proof that the big fish is real, except your experience. Your experience that proved to you that you shouldn't sacrifice a life, to accomplish nothing.

You now know that the fish is real and you tell it to everyone. Soon, you are the old man who tells the story to a young one, who thinks your crazy, but walks away towards that same lake you were at, carrying a fishing poll...