Introduction

Human beings have gone through various evolutions and therefore, encountered numerous changes in their development socially and economically as well as the manner in which they handled different situations. Therefore, for the present human race to familiarize themselves and comprehend the past experiences of their predecessors, it is essential for them to learn more from the historical records (Hamilton, 2017). From its definition, myths are colorful tales that tell more about the derivations of humans and the universe. These stories are believed to be a reality and there is some truth in them and are usually sacred, set in distant previous worlds with extra human or heroic characters. In other words, the different traditions of various groups of people are revealed through mythology (Baudrillard, 2016). For instance, the Greek mythology reveals about the Greek gods and heroes, for example, Zeus and Hercules. On the other hand, the Indian mythology tells tales from the great classics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana.

All these told tales have some relationship to their particular traditions. Most of these tales have been an inspiration from real occurrences and have been presented in an embroidered way. The present-day people usually keep looking into the antique epics, the tales that were told in them with the hope that these powerful artifacts and bludgeons stated in them are still in existence (Campbell, 2018). The tales are usually expressed and narrated in a wonderful way such that the reader wants to have a belief that they are a reality. All mythologies, however, revolve in the region of their individual place of origin. For instance, Brumble (2013) asserts that Mahabharata converses regarding the prehistoric India which back then was recognized as Bharat. All the incidents pointed out in the great classic are uttered to have occurred in various regions in Bharat. The names of ancient cities such as Hastinapur and Magadha are pointed out in this epic.

Besides, readers understand these mythologies in various ways. Some of them have a belief that the mentioned occurrences in the epic were ideal and took place several years ago. On the other hand, there are some readers who consider these mythologies to be bedtime tales.

Whether real or false, these classics are significant and relevant in the present-day universe (Baudrillard, 2016). These tales inform us concerning the means through which we can live a bettered life and also how to become better human beings. Therefore, Plato's belief that true philosophers need to ignore reality representations for example paintings, scriptures and literature are not relevant since myths still play a critical role in the present human society and life (Hamilton, 2017).

To start with, mythology helps us to understand the roots and our origin and therefore, they form a critical part of human heritage. All human societies; Americans, Europeans, Indians, or Africans have their myths that define their traditions and cultures. Besides, myths have undergone through various survival mechanisms from the ancient times to the present day (White, 2015). And the fact that these tales are still relevant and valid in the current context as well as respond to scenarios that happen in our personal day and age; then it goes by saying that any individual that has a belief that mythological stories should be classified in the past and should never be studied is automatically jumping into wrong conclusions (Brumble, 2013).

Moreover, the myths' power is evident in their symbolism which has been essential in the shaping of the contemporary story-telling and also impacted the most stories tone-setting of our current popular traditions. For instance, Campbell (2018) states that some of the present-day movies and films such as the Star Wars movies whose inspiration is obligated to mythology would have been extinct and would not exist without the prehistoric myths. However, there are several movies that have been drawn on factors of mythology.

Secondly, mythology has been critical in ensuring that human beings understand the difference between the wrong and rights. Since every society is composed and held together by a certain set of rules and principles, its populace should have the familiarity with what doings constituted rights and wrongs (White, 2015). The existence of mythologies and legends within human societies and their stories creates awareness of rights and wrongs among the societal population in instances where wisdom would be found in upshots of deeds of the mythological personalities and their consequent destiny (Brumble, 2013). Mythology's strength also puts down the simplicity with which individuals would recognize with the personalities in the stories as these were often persons with their personal liabilities and inadequacies. Therefore, myths and mythological stories were responsible for recognizing the consequences of our deeds in a manner that stressed the significance of wisdom (Hamilton, 2017).

Thus, mythology sounded a cautionary note regarding the doing of wrong choices by utilizing the fortune of the mythological personalities as models. With the assistance of myths, we have the capacity to study lessons and therefore, end up avoiding doing a similar fortune by ourselves. This means that myths provide us with wisdom information that we need to carry with us prior to facing our personal contemplations and life values (Baudrillard, 2016). Therefore, doing away with myths and their studies as per Plato's assertions will mean that all the human progresses especially those regarding the identification and differentiation between wrong and right will be forgone too. As a society, Brumble (2013) claims that human beings are prone to committing deeds that can either be wrong or right. Thus, they should also have an understanding of what they need to be engaging themselves in as well as master the possible repercussions of committing wrong deeds (Campbell, 2018). This is because the contemporary beings are capable of identifying what makes up a mistake without necessarily waiting to be reminded by others regarding the same.

However, myths, as well as legends from the ancient period, convey timeless universal themes to us which still have relevance in various disciplines. For instance, they are relevant in the art of storytelling as well as in portraying of the man's experience. Besides, they provide an insight into the perspectives and values of the past and forgone traditions (White, 2015). Their tales provide hints on the manner in which these individuals lived and the type of societies they dwelt in. Therefore, myths provide us with insights regarding the things that we have changed from those owned and possessed by our predecessors as well as those that have still remained intact. Thus, as a society and race, we are able to know our route course thereby knowing where we need to adjust either positively or negatively as we have some sort of evidence to assist us in the adjusting (Hamilton, 2017).

Mythology also enhances us to develop the fighting spirit in us to enable us to tackle the daily hurdles that we come across in our lives. For instance, particular myths tell tales regarding the evil and good people from the ancient times that were in existence within the society. They portray and depict the struggles that the protagonist had to go through in the hands of the villain before they would eventually become heroes or heroines (Campbell, 2018). Through this struggle, myths reveal how the hero learns crucial values and ethics (morals) that are of significance to overcome the villain. This, therefore, provides us with the necessary motivation that is responsible for enabling us to tackle the various challenges that are facing the contemporary human society (Baudrillard, 2016). Therefore, through myths, we are able to come up with a wide array of alternatives and solutions to challenges since some of the challenges that we face currently may have happened during the ancient times and our predecessors happened to solve them successfully (White, 2015).

Finally, mythology has been responsible for the present day differences that exist between the various human races. The contemporary humans tend to have a belief that they possess specific characteristics that totally different from their counterparts. For instance, the Europeans believe that they are more skilled as compared to the other human races especially during the colonization period (Brumble, 2013). The whites treated the other races in a different manner as they tended to have more human traits than others. Moreover, the globe currently has various people specializing in different fields. For instance, the Japanese are more skilled in matters concerning motors, Indians with issues regarding medicine and Americans issues concerning technology (White, 2015). These skills may have been inherited from their predecessors and may have been passed to the present generations through story-telling means. Through myths, various human societies have been able to know where their life routes originated from and the kind of economic activities that their predecessors engaged in and tried to better these skills (Baudrillard, 2016). This, therefore, has enhanced them to live a better life as it serves as a source of livelihood to them.

Conclusion

To wrap up, with humanity having been in existence since time immemorial, it means that there is a vast and wealthy history regarding the way he behaved, lived, and conducted various activities. Besides, there may be some things that happened during the ancient times that are still in existence in the contemporary human society as well as there are those that have become extinct. Therefore, studies the tales that concern the ancient times; mythology remains to be a critical part of the human society. There are numerous benefits that are accrued to mythological tales which are of significance to us as humans. For instance, myths form part of our heritage as it enables us to understand our route course and familiarize ourselves with our originality as a society. Moreover, through mythological tales, we are able to identify the

difference between wrong and right as well as the repercussions associated with doing wrong. This way, it helps us to comprehend the truth that may be hidden behind some elements. Thus, there is a need for us to continue preserving and learning lessons concerning our myths despite being from the ancient times.

References

• Baudrillard, J. (2016). The consumer society: Myths and structures. Sage.