The Significance of Ancient Mythology in the Modern World- Why is Mythology Important? Franoise Giroud, a French journalist and politician, once said "Nothing is more difficult than competing with a myth" these words of attitude and sentiment is easy to relate to its logic as myth is the backbone of the human race. "Mythology" may be spoken or written imaginative stories embedded in a sociocultural system that has a certain approach of viewing humanity and its complications. "Importance" is the amount of significant value of an entity. Mythology has a value to society as it represents an undertone of religion ingrained in culture and past traditions, provides a revelation that modern society may seek, and display a role model for all.
The Epic of Gilgamesh provides an insight of some cultural context about Mesopotamia through religion. Mesopotamian religion was polytheistic and anthropomorphic. Gods and goddesses would aid and interfere in the adventures of the people they govern over. We see that when Gilgamesh prays to the god Shamash for his safety as he holds a white and brown kid, and when Ninsun is asked by her son to make sacrifices to Shamash and to any other god so they can accept the request of protecting Gilgamesh. This shows traditionally what is acceptable and required in order to talk to a god or ask something from one. Gods were important to Mesopotamia as they believed in their powers and divinity.
Myths implements a well-structured life lesson for everyone at any point of their life time. The Odyssey by Homer provides a simple lesson where a modern individual may struggle with during a time of life complications. Odysseus struggles as he is trying to return home from war yet he finds it to be difficult as people...
