Mythology

     Those stories made up by ancient civilizations seem unbelievable to the modern world, but our condescension can made us feel that our more advanced intellect and better understanding of nature prevent us from believing such tales.  However, mythology is a feature of every culture, including ours.
     Down through history, mythology has provided an explanation of how the world and humanity came to be.  These stories often include supernatural beings, moral lessons, models of behavior, and taboos.   All around the world, cultures have their own mythologies often incorporated into their religions.  We usually see the myths of others as products of pure imagination, but view our own as truth.
     Today, many people still believe stories explaining nature and history that have very little to do  with scientific reality.  We must look at our own beliefs and judge what is true and what might be mythology.