Mythology can be defined as the sacred history of humankind. This is different from what we call "history." Mythical stories, when you trace them back to their origin, often have a sacredness, a holy quality that comes from the bedrock of lore from which they emerged.
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About Gerald Hausman, The American Storybag
Gerald Hausman, The American Storybag.
Themes
- History — Lessons from the past and the arc of human civilisation