Date
3-22-2024
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Chair
James Latta
Keywords
Irish, mythology, celtic, language, creative writing, studies, legends, myths, fiction, fantasy
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Recommended Citation
Weist, Jaclyn, "Shaping Character: The Role of Mythology in Society" (2024). Masters Theses. 1118.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1118
Abstract
Throughout history, man has told stories. Some stories were written on walls, tablets, or bits of parchment. Others have been passed down to posterity through oral tradition. Every culture worldwide has a rich tapestry of legends and myths. It is my intent to demonstrate that these stories use the tools of character development within their various plot lines to both express and shape beliefs, superstitions, and life lessons. Whether they are religious in nature or simply trying to make sense of the world, these stories, myths, and legends have played a part in shaping society into what it is today.