It is a source of amusement to me that so may people take their own myths as factual accounts, but the myths of other people as ethical lessons at best and as a lot of preposterous lies at worst. For instance, to a Christian, Jesus walked on water - no allegory, no moral instruction (or if there is any, it is beside the point). Jesus of Nazareth actually, physically walked on the surface of the Lake of Galilee.
On the other hand, Heracles didn't actually slay the Lernaean Hydra - the story is meant allegorically about overcoming seemingly insurmountable difficulties.
I find this adorable.
Boru
On the other hand, Heracles didn't actually slay the Lernaean Hydra - the story is meant allegorically about overcoming seemingly insurmountable difficulties.
I find this adorable.
Boru
‘I can’t be having with this.’ - Esmeralda Weatherwax
