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of English – speaking countries mythology and it’s influence on the modern life of the countries.

The aim

them

to define the concepts of “myth” and “legend”, their similarities and differences

to study the “soul” of English mythology (fears, dreams, ideal, national hero, etc)

to find out how national mythology is formed

to find out the way it influences modern life

get to know about the former explorers of English mythology

know him as a scientist and explorer. J. Tolkien (1892 – 1973) was an Oxford professor. It’s rather strange, but he wrote only about 30 articles. It’s a pity, that most of his articles and stories weren’t published, and nobody can explain, why.

J.R.R. Tolkien

tail, about famous Gods, heroes, about the origin of weather events.

”Legend” is a poetic story about a historical event, connected with the description of reality.

“Ballad” is a poem or a song, made in a special way, telling about true facts or heroes, their bravery and victories.

We can say, that myth isn’t very important to history or facts, as it looks more like a fiction, but it reflects the way people used to live, their national identity, their level of life, which has rather serious influence on “the soul of language” (specific words and quotes, for example).

The main concepts:

land (island)
Isolation

Ghosts
Reserved, a bit gloomy
Family-oriented
Technologically advanced
Ambitious
Willing to travel

England

England is a country of quite reserved people, and because of this English legends are often very serious and sort of mysterious, contents many ghosts and witches. Sometimes myths tell us about bad governors, wealthy and violent people, about poor people and their sadness and, of course, about powerful men, who save the goodness and banishes villain.

and art

For Scotland mass holidays and competitions are habitual and happy mood is characteristic for Scotts. Because of this a lot of legends are based on peoples’ relationships, on love, friendship, traditions and native old stories.

preserved
Celtic influence

Art
Patriotism
Divine nature of the
characters is obscured
Myths concerning wars
Gods of war
Strong character
Respect the ancestors
Pagan mythology preserved and alive

concerning
nature
Families linked close
together
Family – oriented
mythology
War – like,
protesting
Unique mentality,
suspicious of
foreigners

invasions

Not advanced enough
Close to nature
Mythology concerning
nature
Art
Patriotism
Cheerfulness
A bit reserved
Hard – working
Wisdom

If to talk about Australia, which has absolutely different climate and just everything, its’ mythology has always been very wise and has an edifying meaning, an explanation of something, which was difficult to go through with a help of science or proofs.

people who love the outdoor life.
Over 80% of the 3.6 million are of European (mainly British) origin. Around 9% of the population are Maoris – who came to New Zealand from Poloynesia in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The two official languages in the country are English and Maori.

With all these perfect geographical conditions and exciting history, New Zealand became one of the most interesting and exciting countries to visit, mainly because of the beautiful old traditions and unordinary, not European mythology, which was based on nature, art and tribal relationships.