Today is the last post on this topic for now! I hope you enjoyed these posts and they helped you go into these genres with a clearer view.
As I mentioned on October 27, I didn't want to do a Wikipedia-style post. This was because you can easily find Wikipedia posts on each of these genres. As a result, I decided to present things that you should know going into the genre.
Here are 6 things you should know about the mythology genre.
1: There can be multiple variations for a single myth.
2: There can be multiple interpretations for a single myth.
3: While the gods and goddesses of one mythology may line up with those from another mythology, it may be best to keep them separated in your mind so you don't confuse them.
4: Mythology is often loosely based on real-life events or people (think of the Trojan War and The Iliad).
5: Myths evolved over time - what you're reading and experiencing won't be the same as what the original audience experienced.
6: Keep in mind that, while we consider myths as "not real," these stories were quite real for the original audience.
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