Importance of Myth in Language Development
Keywords:
Myth, the meaning of myth, Mythic Influences in Literature and PoetryAbstract
Myths, the traditional stories of a culture, have long been recognized as playing a central role in the development and evolution of human language. These narratives, passed down orally through generations, not only reflect the values, beliefs, and worldviews of a society, but also actively shape the very structure and vocabulary of the languages used to convey them.
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