… and also, A Tool for Spreading Ideas
The concept of “myths” might seem abstract, so join me on this journey to break down its meaning and the message it carries, like a bottle tossed into the sea that arrives in our hands at this precious moment of boredom.
Yes, stop fooling around and get to work. But first… finish reading this gem of a post <3
Connecting Myths with Viral Videos
Now, how do we connect them with viral videos?
Well, we need to break it down more, because there was no internet back then.
Yeah, people didn’t waste time reading this kind of nonsense… they wasted time listening to and sharing myths.
Yes, haha, first connection… connection like WiFi, lol. -Okay, enough.
Let’s go to the origin… Chronos, the father of time. Nah, just kidding.
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The Origin of Myths
The term “myths” comes from the Greek mythos, but not all myths are Greek. Crazy.
Today, we call myths these stories that try to explain the inexplicable using symbols. Myths deal with abstract and complex themes like the origin of the universe or human potential, representing heroes and great villains. For example, the Iliad or Disney’s Hercules… well, it’s not from Disney, but you get it.
The idea is to make these concepts understandable. Myths use recognizable elements and organize them in a familiar way. It’s almost like a puppet show: how to represent omnipotent energy? Well… a guy with a beard, like Zeus, or the infinity of nature, like Pachamama. We need something recognizable, a human
The Essential Purpose of Myths
Now… why bother translating something so complex? Good question. It’s because of its utility and purpose. Myths serve to teach something beyond the routine of survival. Myths show human potential and the beyond, decorating stories with EPIC SYMBOLS!!! It’s a tool to transmit knowledge.
COMPLEX IDEA+SYMBOLS+EPICNESS = MYTH
(EX:ORIGEN UNIVERSE) (HUMAN) (MAGIC POWERS) (COOL STORY)
Epic Symbolism in Myths: The Secret Sauce
First clue: epic symbols are like editing, adding rich flair to a bland story.
OK, THEY’RE SYMBOLIC. IS IT NECESSARY FOR THEM TO BE EPIC?
Yes, epicness is like a good explosion.
-Michael Bay
More seasoning.
Also, your neighbor can’t be the protagonist; it’s boring, nobody cares, and if he is, everything will happen to him. Which, cool. grabs a bucket of popcorn
Myths as the First Viral Videos
Myths were the first “viral videos,” transmitting entertaining and easy-to-remember messages. ERGO, a story equals a video, it has to be entertaining, hence the epic component, it has to be easy to remember, hence the story structure.
If you remember it and it’s entertaining, you share it.
For example, in an awkward moment of silence… hey! did you know that… a long time ago… blablabla… and the titans… and blablabla… and MrBeast blblabla
Myths share ideas disguised in symbols; that’s a key tool.
It’s like a zip file, the symbol. You analyze it and there’s meaning inside. The myth can sometimes be the hero’s journey, with a simple story, but breaking it down, it inherently talks about human potential.
Unlocking Existential Themes Through Myths
Then there are the deeper existential mysteries. The origin of the world, the meaning of life.
Yes. That deep.
The thing is, they can’t be understood at first glance, but it doesn’t matter because they’re entertaining and you can share them. Remembering them is enough.
And since they can’t be understood, they become tedious. That’s why again, the symbolic factor to make them more digestible.
Final Thoughts on Myths
Maybe we won’t find enlightenment or deeply understand concepts that are hidden there. At least we’ll take something to think about or a story to connect with someone.
We’re not monkeys; we have unique capabilities that we must use. The solution: a good myth to listen to and learn from without realizing it.
I hope this reflection helps you connect some neurons. I did that by writing if, now two out of three are conected.
See you next time! 🌟✨
OH, besides wasting time writing nonsense, I waste time making abstract art about nonsense.
Here’s the link.
An here’s something free for getting to the end. MAIN PAGE FREE GIFTS
