HUMS 1000 Lecture Notes - Vaishya, Sattva, Peshat
26 Apr 2014
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Sept 9 2013 myth and symbol 1st lecture. Myth is so deeply profound and true that ordinary lanuage doesnt convey it --> requires poetic language (like a death in a family - give flowers-->something useless conveys a comforting message. all that there is to do. paradox. ) ->most useless things (flowers/poem) are most dire and useful in important and serious situations think shakespeare. his fluffy language does indeed say something so strong that only his gay ass words can achieve. Things only prose can make you feel something. Padon^^^: category of myth is useful in a comparison study of religion--> paradigmatic naratives from long ago are now recieved by a culture that is provided prototypes and models for bhvrs today. ie society. ->stories of creation: gives present meaning myths are true bc they provide grounding prototypes for a large population of people (depending on their specific beliefs)
