ABSTRACT
There are numerous definitions of myth that derive from the various ways in which the functions of myth have been defined: explanatory, sociological, or psychological. These definitions examine the correlation between myth and religion, philosophy, ritual, legend, and tales and can be lumped together into two categories: one defines myth as a fantastic representation of the world and as a system of the imaginary gods and spirits that govern it, whereas the other sees myth as a narrative that recounts the deeds of gods and heroes.
