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INTRODUCTION

The origin of the universe can be explained by modern astronomers and
astrophysicists, while archaeologists and historians try to clarify the origin of human societies. In the distant past, however, before any sciences existed, the beginnings of the world and of society were explained by MYTHOLOGY.
The dictionary defines mythology as the myths dealing with the gods, demigods,
and legendary heroes of a particular people. The word myth is often mistakenly understood to mean fiction-something that never happened, a made-up story or fanciful tale. Myth is really a way of thinking out the past. Myths do not correctly explain what literally happen but suggest that behind the explanation there is a reality that cannot be seen and examined. One of the best-known mythological books is Homer's ‘Iliad', which tells of the Trojan War. No one reading the book today believes Homer's story as a historically
factual account. However it is believed that at some......

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