ECON-UA 1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Olokun, Hermeneutics, Olorun
6 Jul 2020
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Myth - a sacred narrative considered true by those who subscribe to the belief system. Cosmology - an account of the origin, evolution, structure, and eventual fate of the universe. Cosmogony - a theory of the origin of the universe. Cosmogonic myth - the symbolic narrative of the beginning of the world as understood by a particular community. Gnosis - deep knowledge of spiritual mysteries. Initiation - rites of passage marking entrance into a group of society. Often provides access to deeper levels of knowledge. Hermeneutics: the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially of the bible or literary texts. Myth as a source of cognitive categories. Way for us to think about things that are difficult to understand - conceptualizing the universe. Myth as a form of symbolic expression. Myth is a genre of poetry and music. Myth as a projection of the subconscious. Myths are derived from our subconscious minds.
