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By Olive Pate


Stories about the past fall into two major groups; myths and legends. Myths are set in a remote past, probably in a different world while legends are set in a recent past in the world of today. Both of them are considered real stories. Mythology books for teens comprise of a variety of myths from different cultures and civilizations in the world.

Mythology stories are relatable to many people in the world today. Although they may have a different setting from our modern world today, some things such as human relationships have not changed. The stories model human behaviour during certain events and situations and, therefore, are great reading materials for everyone including teenagers. People can learn about themselves in simply a secure and safe environment.

In a typical mythology book, there are stories from than one part of the globe. Although the stories vary in content and structure, they all share aspects of human relationships and associations such as marriage, love, war and religion. In addition, you will always find a hero or heroine who did great things for other people amidst challenges. Norms and culture of the particular community are also reflected.

Sometimes, there are numerous variations of same stories probably because the story was not written by its first creator. He or she told it to other people who told others until the story was handed down to thousands of generations today. As a result, a few things might change or be exaggerated. However, the most crucial aspects of the story are preserved through time for most stories.

There are hundreds of cultures in the world, and most of them have their own legends and myths. Each story is particular and unique to each culture. It emphasizes their values, norms, and customs. In the past, when stories were told it was to entertain, inspire and give hope to people under certain circumstances. Egypt and Greece represent the cultures/civilizations with some of the greatest stories ever told.

Greece stories tell of Greek heroes and heroines, cities, people, love, goddesses, gods, and events. A teenager reading some of these stories will learn about the great cities of Sparta and the magnificent city of Athens. There also numerous stories about gods and goddesses such as Athena and Zeus. The Greek people had many gods and goddesses, and each represented something in their lives such as war, fertility, agriculture or love.

Greece also has interesting people and events such as Medusa, Achilles, Xerxes, Themistocles and the incidence at Troy. Egyptian stories may a little different because the culture of the ancient Egyptians was different from the Greece. There are stories about the great pyramids and the Pharaohs who were the leaders at the time. Their burial rituals, gods, and heroes, form a useful and educative story time for teenagers.

Myth literature is not only for teenagers but also for adults and children. Everyone will find them intriguing and entertaining. Although some of them have been made into movies, reading about them in a book is perhaps the best way to connect with them. Many of them are available online for a small fee.




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