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Mythology is a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular sacred, religious or cultural tradition of a group of people. Myths are a collection of stories told to explain nature, history, and customs–or the study of such myths.
As a collection of such stories, mythology is a vital feature of every culture. Various origins for myths have been proposed, ranging from personification of nature, personification of natural phenomena to truthful or hyperbolic accounts of historical events, to explanations of existing ritual. Although the term is complicated by its implicit condescension, mythologizing is not just an ancient or primitive practice, as shown by contemporary mythopoeia such as urban legends and the expansive fictional mythoi created by fantasy novels and comics. A culture's collective mythology helps convey belonging, shared and religious experience, behavioural models, and moral and practical lessons.
The study of myth dates back to antiquity. Rival classifications of the Greek myths by Euhemerus, Plato's Phaedrus, and Sallustius were developed by the Neoplatonists and revived by Renaissance mythographers. Nineteenth-century comparative mythology reinterpreted myth as a primitive and failed counterpart of science (E. B. Tylor), a "disease of language" (Max Müller), or a misinterpretation of magical ritual (James Frazer).
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to shed light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.
Greek mythology is explicitly embodied in a large collection of narratives, and implicitly in Greek representational arts, such as vase-paintings and votive gifts. Greek myth attempts to explain the origins of the world, and details the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines and mythological creatures. These accounts initially were disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition; today the Greek myths are known primarily from Greek literature. The oldest known Greek literary sources, Homer's epic poems Iliad and Odyssey, focus on the Trojan War and its aftermath. Two poems by Homer's near contemporary Hesiod, the Theogony and the Works and Days, contain accounts of the genesis of the world, the succession of divine rulers, the succession of human ages, the origin of human woes, and the origin of sacrificial practices. Myths are also preserved in the Homeric Hymns, in fragments of epic poems of the Epic Cycle, in lyric poems, in the works of the tragedians of the fifth century BC, in writings of scholars and poets of the Hellenistic Age, and in texts from the time of the Roman Empire by writers such as Plutarch and Pausanias.
An audiobook (or talking book) is a recording of a text being read. A reading of the complete text is noted as "unabridged", while readings of a reduced version, or abridgement of the text are labeled as "abridged".
Spoken audio has been available in schools and public libraries and to a lesser extent in music shops since the 1930s. Many spoken word albums were made prior to the age of videocassettes, DVDs, compact discs, and downloadable audio, however often of poetry and plays rather than books. It was not until the 1980s that the medium began to attract book retailers, and then book retailers started displaying audiobooks on bookshelves rather than in separate displays.
The term "talking book" came into being in the 1930s with government programs designed for blind readers, while the term "audiobook" came into use during the 1970s when audiocassettes began to replace records. In 1994, the Audio Publishers Association established the term "audiobook" as the industry standard.
Voice-over (also known as off-camera or off-stage commentary) is a production technique where a voice—that is not part of the narrative (non-diegetic)—is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations. The voice-over is read from a script and may be spoken by someone who appears elsewhere in the production or by a specialist voice talent. It is usually pre-recorded and placed over the top of a film or video and commonly used in documentaries or news reports to explain information. It may also be read live for events such as award presentations.
In Herman Melville's Moby Dick (1956), Ishmael (Richard Basehart) narrates the story and sometimes comments on the action in voice-over, as does Joe Gillis (William Holden) in Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Eric Erickson (William Holden) in The Counterfeit Traitor (1962); adult Pip (John Mills) in Great Expectations (1946) and Michael York in a television remake (1974).
Voice-over technique is likewise used to give voices and personalities to animated characters. Noteworthy and versatile voice actors include Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Don Messick, Paul Frees, and June Foray.
Norse mythology is the body of mythology of the North Germanic people stemming from Norse paganism and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia and into the Scandinavian folklore of the modern period. The northernmost extension of Germanic mythology, Norse mythology consists of tales of various deities, beings, and heroes derived from numerous sources from both before and after the pagan period, including medieval manuscripts, archaeological representations, and folk tradition.
Numerous gods are mentioned in the source texts such as the hammer-wielding, humanity-protecting god Thor, who relentlessly pursues his foes; the one-eyed, raven-flanked god Odin, who craftily pursues knowledge throughout the worlds and bestowed among humanity the runic alphabet; the beautiful, seiðr-working, feathered cloak-clad goddess Freya who rides to battle to choose among the slain; the vengeful, skiing goddess Skaði, who prefers the wolf howls of the winter mountains to the seashore; the powerful god Njord, who may calm both sea and fire and grant wealth and land; the god Frey, whose weather and farming associations bring peace and pleasure to humanity; the goddess Iðunn, who keeps apples that grant eternal youthfulness; the mysterious god Heimdall, who is born of nine mothers, can hear grass grow, has gold teeth, and possesses a resounding horn; the jötunn Loki, who brings tragedy to the gods by engineering the death of the goddess Frigg's beautiful son Balder; and numerous other deities.
Greek Mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece and is part of religion in modern Greece and around the world, known as Hellenismos. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.[1] Greek mythology is explicitly embodied in a large collection of narratives, and implicitly in Greek representational arts, such as vase-paintings and votive gifts. Greek myth attempts to explain the origins of the world, and...
Welcome to Top10Archive! Founded in myth, and carved from legend; we're counting down 10 of the most dreaded, powerful and fearsome creatures of Greek mythology. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Medusa of the Gorgon sisters 9. Lamia 8. Arachne 7. Argus Panoptes 6. Minotaur 5. Harpy 4. Chimera 3. Erinyes 2. Cerberus 1. Typhon References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorgon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachne https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argus_Panoptes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minotaur https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpy https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
Top 10 Creatures from Norse Mythology Subscribe: http://goo.gl/Q2kKrD Norse gods—like Thor, Loki, Frigga, and Odin—are cool, but some of the classic Norse mythological creatures can be even cooler. From legendary monsters, recognizable fairytale creatures, and some classic creatures you didn’t realize were Scandinavian, this list looks at them all. This WatchMojo list will be counting down the coolest creatures from Norse mythology. List rank and entries: #10: Draugar #9: Fossegrimen #8: Sleipnir #7: Ratatoskr #6: Jötnar #5: Dwarves #4: Trolls #3, #2 & #1: ? For this list, we’ll be ranking the most legendary and fearsome creatures of Norse mythology, which is a mythos deriving from the folk tales and legends of such Scandinavian countries as Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Watch on Wa...
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself. The oldest known Greek literary sources, Homer's epic poems Iliad and Odyssey focus on events surrounding the aftermath of the Trojan War. Two poems by Homer's near contemporary Hesiod, the Theogony and the Works and Days, contain accounts of the genesis of the world, the succession of divine rulers, the succe...
Welcome to Top10Archive! In this installment, we're taking a look throughout Celtic Mythology to bring you the most horrifically terrifying creatures to stalk the land. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net GEEK FUEL: https://www.geekfuel.com/Top10 Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Questing Beast 9. Caorthannach 8. Abhartach 7. Leanan Sidhe 6. Kelpie 5. Gwyllgi 4. Sluagh 3. Banshee 2. The Dullahan 1. Dearg Due References: http://www.unknownexplorers.com/questingbeast.php http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-QuestingBeastthe.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Questing_Beast http://gotireland.com/2013/10/25/irish-faerie-folk-of-...
Top 10 Most Powerful Mythological Weapons Welcome to Top10Archive! Each and every culture has their tales and stories of legendary battles and warriors. Most of them with equally as legendary weaponry; from the mighty staff of Sun-Wukong to the fabled sword of King Arthur, we're giving you our picks for the top 10 most powerful mythological weapons. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Ruyi Jingu Bang (Chinese) 9. Kaumodaki (Hindu) 8. Zulfiqar (Islamic) 7. Zeus' Lightning Bolt (Greek) 6. Gandiva (Hindi) 5. Lance of Longinus (Christian) 4. Gungnir (Norse) 3. Green Dragon Crescent Blade (Chinese)...
You've Heard about the powerful gods like Poseidon and Zeus, but did you know ancient China had a lot of powerful deities as well? Here are some deities that you may be surprised about that have a whole lot of power. Get tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts!! https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/ ★↓FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!↓★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doublechenshow?fref=ts Instagram: http://instagr.am/Mikexingchen Twitter: http://twitter.com/Mikexingchen Snapchat: Mikeychenx Periscope: Mikexingchen Music By: http://www.purple-planet.com
Welcome to Top10Archive! From a creature with eyes for hands to river children you should play tricks on, for this installment, we're visiting ten unique, unusual, and perhaps quite popular creatures from Japanese Mythology. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Kuchisake Onna 9. Kirin 8. Tenome 7. Yamata no Orochi 6. Kitsune 5. Tatsu 4. Oni 3. Ashura 2. Kappa 1. Daitengu References: http://yokai.com/?s=KuchisakeOnna http://yokai.com/kirin/ http://yokai.com/tenome/ http://yokai.com/yamatanoorochi/ http://yokai.com/kitsune/ http://yokai.com/tatsu/ http://yokai.com/oni/ http://yokai.com/ashura/ h...
If you like this book, please check 'Secret of Rune from Odin Audiobook' http://youtu.be/rUZJH-wsP_I that I posted as well. The Children of Odin, Audiobook by Pádraic Colum. Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history. Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroy...
Welcome to Top10Archive! As we continue through our journey into the world of mythology, we're taking a brief stop to take a look at some Roman mythos. Join us in this segment as we discuss some of the mightiest beings of the ancient Roman pantheon. Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Bellona: Goddess of War, Conquest and Peace 9. Minerva: Goddess of Wisdom, Divine Council and Art 8. Janus: God of Beginnings, Endings and Transition 7. Mercury: God of Commerce, Communication, and Thieves 6. Vulcan: God of Forge and Fire 5. Vesta: Goddess of Home, Hearth and family, Patron of Rome 4. Mars: God o...
ANCIENT NORSE MYTHOLOGY
Fragile featured little girl
Just stepped out into the world
White cotton summer dresses, hair tied in lace
Pearly button eyes in her girly little face
She married a man, what a louse like a bull
In her China dream house, with confetti in his pocket
And ice in his heart he tore that little girl's world apart
So don't go to her like the others before
With some worn out line from a film that you saw
No don't waste your time and your trouble you'll see
She don't believe in mythology
Now she's known voodoo in a kiss
And she's known witchcraft on nights like this
Like a fly in a spider's web or a rat in a trap
Whispers as lethal as a switchblade attack
No don't go to her like the others before
With some worn out line from a film that you saw
No don't waste your time or your trouble you'll see
She don't believe in mythology, in mythology
No don't waste your time and your trouble you'll see