Myth

Abstract

Abstract A myth is a story that has a parallel structure linking the past to the present and suggesting directions for the future. Myth, according to Lévi‐Strauss, allows anthropology to understand the underlying structure of a culture by examining linguistic elements and their relations to one another. A myth may be a cautionary or moral tale, or may be about idealized behavioral standards. Within sociology, the primary use of the word “myth” has been rather casual. This use of the term imputes a less than factual status to the topic of reference and calls into question the veracity of others' accounts and theories. Sociology currently lacks a clear concept of myth such as is found in anthropology or cultural studies.

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