All myths don't tell a single story. Can you give some examples?
Sure. In Greek mythology, the story of Perseus slaying Medusa is very different from the story of Hercules' twelve labors. They have different heroes, different challenges, and different outcomes.
There are Native American myths as well. For instance, some myths are about the creation of the world through the actions of animals, while others are about the relationships between humans and spirits. These are not the same as the European myths like those from the Celtic tradition which often involve fairies and magic in a different context.
All myths don't tell a single story. What does this mean?
Well, different myths come from different cultures and time periods. They are created to explain various aspects of the world, like how things came to be, why there are natural phenomena, etc. So, of course, they don't all tell one single story. They are like a collection of different tales passed down through generations, each with its own significance.
Not all poems tell a story. Can you give some examples of poems that don't tell a story?
Emily Dickinson's 'A Bird came down the Walk -' is also such a poem. It details the actions of a bird, like eating an angleworm and drinking dew, but there's no overarching story. It's more like a series of observations of the bird's behavior.
Can you give some examples of 'pictures don't always tell the story'?
Sure. A picture of a messy room might make it seem like the person living there is lazy. But in reality, they could have just been in a hurry or in the middle of a project. Another example is a picture of a child crying. It could be misinterpreted as the child being sad, but maybe they are just frustrated or acting for attention.
Can you give examples of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell Stories' in family settings?
In some families, a relative could have a financial struggle that they are ashamed of. They don't want the rest of the family to ask about their money problems. So they try to keep it a secret and expect others not to pry. This is a typical 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' story in a family context. It's often related to pride and not wanting to be seen as a burden or a failure.
Happy pictures don't tell the whole story. Can you give some examples to illustrate it?
Yes. Take a picture of a beautiful sunset with a person standing there looking content. That picture doesn't tell you about the person's inner turmoil, like the recent death of a loved one. Or a picture of a happy - looking office party. It doesn't disclose the office politics and the unhappiness some employees might be experiencing in their day - to - day work.
Can you give some examples of names of myths stories?
Some names of myth stories are 'Prometheus'. Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity. 'Europa' is another one, where Zeus fell in love with Europa and abducted her in the form of a bull. And 'Andromeda' is a story of a princess who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice but was saved by Perseus.
Can you give some examples of religious myths based on true story?
One example could be the story of Noah's Ark in the Judeo - Christian tradition. Geological evidence suggests that there have been large - scale floods in the past. While the exact story of a man building an ark and saving all the animals might be a mythologized version, it could be based on memories of real flood events.
Can you give some examples of myths based on true stories?
The story of Robin Hood could also be based on some truth. There might have been outlaws in the forest who stole from the rich to give to the poor. As the story spread, it became a full - fledged myth with his merry men and Sherwood Forest becoming iconic elements.
Can you give some examples of events in the 'Don't Notice Me' game story?
One example could be a heist scene. The player's character, as part of a group planning to steal a valuable item from a heavily guarded museum. They need to 'not be noticed' by the guards. So they use their skills to sneak past security cameras, avoid patrol routes, and even use disguises to blend in with the museum staff.
Can you give some examples of the purpose of not telling a single story in literature?
In literature, not telling a single story can show the complexity of characters. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', instead of just showing Mr. Darcy as a proud man, Austen also reveals his kind heart and good intentions gradually. This multi - faceted portrayal is better than a single - story view of him as just a haughty aristocrat.