Sentences with phrase «myths of human origin»

Among the biblical myths of human origin, two are particularly relevant to the problems raised by globalization.

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But also quite general problems of human society, such as marriage rules and incest, or even the organization of nature and the universe, may be the subject of [myths];... it is only philosophical interest, both ancient and modern, that tends to isolate the myths of origin and cosmogony, which in their proper setting usually have some practical reference to the institutions of a city or a clan.

At these occasions the Mayan origin myths would be re-enacted, defeating the lords of the underworld and preserve human life.

Their origins can be found in such things as folklore or myth; however, from the initial interview, the humans are just recently learning of their powers.