Abstract
This paper deals with three aspects of myth, first its function in human understanding, secondly its relationship to Greek myths, and thirdly its relationship to biblical historical narrative. A reflection on the deep convictions which guided Origen in his interpretation of Scripture helps us to become more clearly aware of those of modernity and our own. Origen's comparison of Scripture and Greek myth is a complex one; they are comparable in some way, but Origen sees Scripture as the truth compared with the inadequacy or complete falsity expressed in Greek myths. Finally, for Origen, myth and historical narrative are not mutually exclusive. Generally, but not always, he recognizes the value of the literal and historical meaning of the biblical narratives and he uses the methods available in his context. However, his main concern is to go beyond the letter or the facts to let understanding of the text become a transforming experience for the present listener.
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