Mythology and folklore has always been a hobby of mine, and I hope to teach about it in college one day (I got the inspiration from a throwaway line in "Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade" - it's what Indy's father does.) I've done some research not only on the mythology itself, but on the history behind it - like historical figures who may have inspired the King Arthur or Robin Hood stories.
Naturally, the history is very different from the legends and the myths. But are myths more important than the true stories? Is it more important for people to hear about the true history of a hero as they really are, or the idealized icons who often serve as role models?
Discuss!
