Name: Beatriz Ygnacio
21st Century of the Philippines and the World
Mythology: The Beginning
Date and Approximate Time of Submission: March 28, !2:44 AM
I. Genealogy Map
II. Discussion
For a long time, it seemed to me a waste of time to learn any kind of mythology. I told
myself that I knew the truth: that God created the Earth and all that was in it, and it was sinful
to indulge in other theories that were not supported by science. However, now, I see that we
are not being taught mythology in order to learn all about the gods, their distinct
characteristics, and how the world was created. We are being taught mythology so that we may
learn how to learn in the way those who created mythology did: by asking questions and
seeking answers.
Civilization was so young; man was only beginning to see life in a way that was not
focused on survival. He began to notice how out of his control life is. He began to pay attention
to the things he noticed but never thought about before, like the severe changes in climate
every few months and the roaring sound that comes about when droplets fall from the sky. He
also began to notice the feelings he has, like his desire for romance, his fear of the unknown,
and his constant feeling of yearning to be more. Man’s response to this was the beginning of his
journey to understanding himself, and I believe that the first great attempt was through
mythology.
Man then did not know himself as much as man does know, and that is thanks to the
way our ancestors pursued their thoughts until they were satisfied, how they never stopped
creating questions and seeking answers. They shaped the way we think today. Mythology is a
product of the first instances of critical thinking, and its creation is as much a gift to mankind
now as it was when it was created.