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Open Forum: Contemporary Folklore

21 June 2012. Open Forum: Contemporary Folklore. Can a myth ever be fully true?. 48% NO 42% YES. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?. 88 % YES 12% NO. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?.

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Open Forum: Contemporary Folklore

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  1. 21 June 2012 Open Forum: Contemporary Folklore

  2. Can a myth ever be fully true? 48% NO 42% YES

  3. Does myth have a practical purpose in society? 88% YES 12% NO

  4. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  5. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  6. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  7. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  8. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  9. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  10. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  11. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  12. Does myth have a practical purpose in society?

  13. What percentage of Filipinos believe in myths? 49%

  14. Can religious people still believe in myths? 91% YES

  15. Can myth be a form of therapy? 86% YES

  16. Comparing myths: 79% (A) All cultures’ myths are equally important (B) Greek & Roman myths are superior (C) It is impossible to compare myths (D) Asian myths are more symbolic 21%

  17. What is a hero? “Someone who has done a remarkable change in history.” “A person with superior strength/powers.” “Protagonist of a story with good/admirable qualities who successfully completes trials.” “Someone who does something good for the benefit of many people.” “Someone who sacrifices safety/possessions/ even life for other people.”

  18. Definition of Terms Myth:a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, especially one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature. Legend:a non historical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical.

  19. Definition of Terms Rumor:a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts: a rumor of war. Superstition:a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like. Lore:the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject..

  20. Fable:a story not founded on fact. Conspiracy Theory:the idea that many important political events or economic and social trends are the products of secret plots that are largely unknown to the general public.

  21. Extra Credit: Prove to me that there is a real place called Australia.

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