Impact Of Myths Research Articles

The Giant Myth in Zazaki Folklore

Mythology comprises sacred narratives involving symbolic and allegorical stories such as gods, goddesses and the creation of the universe, which change over time and are influenced by the collective imagination of societies and passed down from generation to generation. Mythological elements, which have influenced many communities worldwide, are also crucial subjects to be explore and evaluate in Zaza folk literature. Indeed, the impact of myths and mythological elements on the cultural fabric of the Zaza people continues to shape their societal life from past to present. This study identifies and interprets the giant myth in Zaza folktales, legends, and folk stories. The aim is to delve into the depths of this giant myth in these genres, bringing its mythological elements to light and analyzing them. Rather than traditional fieldwork or compilation methods, this study prefers to focuses on compiled folk narratives and materials gathered from Zaza works to examine these mythological elements. This research is an important step towards understanding how the giant myth, ingrained in the cultural memory of the Zaza people, has evolved and influenced societal life. It aims to explore the depths of Zaza mythology and introduce this cultural treasure to a broader audience.

Mythology in Abdulla Oripovʼs Poetry

Objectives: This section outlines the primary goals and intentions of the article, focusing on the examination of Abdulla Oripov's contribution to 20th-century poetry, specifically his skill in incorporating mythology. The objectives include understanding the poet's unique approach to mythological concepts, analyzing the influence of myth in his work, and exploring the evolution of his style during the period of independence.
 
 Methods: This part details the methodology employed in the study, explaining how the analysis of Abdulla Oripov's poetry and its mythological elements was conducted. It may involve a review of the poet's works, an examination of critical commentaries, and an exploration of the historical context to provide a comprehensive understanding of how mythological images are utilized in his verses.
 
 Results: In this section, the article presents the findings derived from the analysis of Abdulla Oripov's poetry. This includes insights into the poet's unique style of incorporating mythological elements, the evolution of his approach during the period of independence, and specific examples highlighting the use of traditional images such as the apocalypse, Satan, Javrail, and the angel. The results aim to shed light on the poet's innovation and the significance of these mythological references in the broader context of world literature.
 
 Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the key findings and insights gathered from the study of Abdulla Oripov's poetry and its connection to mythology. It may discuss the broader implications of the poet's work, the impact of myth on his moral concepts, and the establishment of his own literary phenomenon. Additionally, the section may highlight the poet's contribution to the understanding of traditional images in the context of world literature, emphasizing the depth and breadth of his worldview.

VARIOUS MYTHS IN MINANGKABAU CULTURE: THE IMPACT OF RELIGIOUS RITUALS FOR MILLENNIAL GENERATION IN WEST SUMATERA

This study aims to analyze the mythical phenomenon in Minangkabau Culture towards the religious rituals of the Millennial generation in West Sumatera. The method used is based on mix method research; first, researchers identify quantitatively to examine the impact of mythical truth from the perspective of the millennial generation; second, the researchers adopted a qualitative method to identify the response and impact of myths on the religious rituals of the Millennial generation. Researchers used a random sampling technique with 107 respondents. This study identified that 77 people admitted that there were myths that developed in the Minangkabau community and 30 people admitted that they were not aware of the existence of myths. The findings of this study showed the millennial generation in particular does not believe in myths, it only leads to the preservation of education of local cultural values. This research is limited to the sample and research methods used, so that further research is needed regarding the social and religious impacts when myths become the basis of people's lives.

The Impact of Myths, Superstition and Harmful Cultural Beliefs against Albinism in Tanzania: A Human Rights Perspective

It cannot be denied that myths and superstitions have endured through history and that people have been affected by them since the beginning of time. Superstitious beliefs and myths that result in the victimization of persons with albinism (PWA) are centuries old, are present in cultural attitudes and practised around the world. In Africa and in Tanzania in particular, PWAs have also been targeted because of harmful speculation and unfounded myths which place their lives at risk. As members of society PWA have human rights that need to be protected against any kind of violation, particularly against being killed, tortured and discriminated against. This article analyses various legal provisions that protect the rights of PWA as articulated in various UN covenants and conventions as well as regional treaties and national laws.
 Secondary data are consulted to examine the extent of the erroneous beliefs which heavily fuel the persecution and killing of PWA. It is found that there are deep-seated myths, superstitions and harmful cultural beliefs the existence of which seems to pose a serious obstacle to the implementation of the law and the protection of the rights of PWA in Tanzania. The article recommends awareness-raising and education in general for Tanzanian society as an approach towards the protection of PWA.

Dangerous AIDS Myths or Preconceived Perceptions? A Critical Study of the Meaning and Impact of Myths about HIV/AIDS in South Africa

This article considers how and to what extent so-called ‘AIDS myths’ encourage dangerous behaviour related to HIV/AIDS. Scholarly writing and media reports have identified a number of misconceptions about HIV/AIDS in the wake of the AIDS epidemic in South Africa. They claim that AIDS myths – beliefs, misconceptions and legends – affect people’s behaviour and are to blame for the increase in HIV infections. Observations made during ethnographic fieldwork among Xhosa people in two townships in Cape Town do not support the notion of a straightforward relationship between AIDS myths and people’s behaviour. The relationship between knowledge of AIDS myths and acting upon this knowledge is more complex. References to AIDS myths involve far more than claims to truth or falsity – in other words, to belief. This article attempts to understand the meaning and impact of AIDS myths in South Africa, to question the seemingly widespread assumption that belief in them stimulates behaviours that spread HIV infection, and to begin to delineate the much wider range of uses to which AIDS myths are put when they arise in discussions of sexuality and HIV/AIDS in South African townships.

Myths and Misconceptions about Insulin Therapy among Latinos/ Hispanics with Diabetes: A Fresh Look at an Old Problem

Purpose: The purpose of this review was to identify the frequency and impact of myths and misconceptions about insulin therapy among Latino patients with diabetes. Myths are part of any culture, but can represent a strong barrier in day-to-day diabetes management. Methods: Articles from the last 22 years (1992-2014) were searched in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Proquest and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Publications for this review included those that studied Latino or Hispanic patients with diabetes and were related to myths and/or misconceptions about insulin therapy. Results: Twelve articles about misconceptions and myths related to insulin therapy in Latinos or Hispanics with diabetes met the inclusion criteria. All of them evaluated misconceptions about insulin therapy using different types of interviews and questionnaires. Negative attitudes about insulin therapy were highly prevalent among Latino patients. Many considered that insulin therapy was related to a negative life-style. Most patients feared to initiate insulin therapy and believed insulin was associated with a more advanced stage of diabetes. Blindness, amputation and dialysis were frequently considered a consequence of starting insulin therapy. Conclusion: Misconceptions and myths about insulin therapy prevail in a large number of Latino/Hispanic patients with diabetes. They constitute important barriers when planning to start insulin therapy and may potentially jeopardize their health. Comprehensive educational programs for Latino patients with diabetes must include sessions to identify and address the presence of these misconceptions. At the same time, all health care providers caring for Latino patients with diabetes must be aware of the high prevalence of these well embedded cultural beliefs

Externality and Incorporation in the World-System: Abyssinia - Anomaly or Palimpsest?

This article examines the concept of the ‘external arena’ and the role of the ‘information network’ in the expansion of the world-system and incorporation of new regions. To address systemic incorporation, I reference research on nested networks of interaction, and echo criticisms that the impact of myth and misinformation has been underappreciated as an element of incorporation. Significant alteration occurs well-prior to the point at which most world-systems literature considers a region incorporated. I offer the concept of “protoglobalization” as a means of conceptualizing this early, overlooked social, economic, and political change. Abyssinia is of interest because it offers a rare case of cross-systemic incorporation. The region was historically part of the Red Sea trade complex, had linkages throughout the interior of Africa, and existed on the periphery of the Indian Ocean world-system. So while initially outside the realm of European contact, this case offers an example of successful resistance to incorporation and how that process can be understood. Additionally, it offers a case study of crosssystemic incorporation, which has been lacking in the literature. As such, it also contributes to the concept of a ‘contested periphery’. The case reaffirms the significant impact external regions can have on the functioning of “internal” system actors; the mere myth of Prester John spurred significant effort by European powers to locate his legendary Christian Kingdom. Finally, the article uses the methodological innovation of historical maps to trace the border of the ‘information network’, which allows for a refinement of our understanding of the complex process of incorporation and an improved model of the relationship between networks of interaction, frontiers, contestation, and incorporation.

Attitudes, Rape and Law Reform in South Africa

In the last decade South Africa has undergone an extensive process of sexual offence law reform. This process has attempted, amongst other things, to address deficiencies in the criminal justice response to rape and has also recognised some of the limits to the impact of legal reform. These limits are partly defined by rape supportive attitudes and myths that appear to influence decision-making at all points in the criminal justice process. In South Africa, and many other jurisdictions, evidence suggests that police, prosecutorial and judicial decision-making is influenced, in part, by a range of social attitudes that misconstrue sexual violence, as well as serve to undermine the credibility of complainants. This article examines the impact of myths, social definitions of rape on rape law reform in South Africa and the points at which these reforms are likely to be undermined by social attitudes and what potentially might be done to address this problem.

The impact of myths about cancer

The impact of myths about cancer

The Trial of Heritage and the Legacy of Abraham

This article, which broadly explores the impact of myth on literature and history, locates contemporary articulations of masculine identity with the founding myths, particularly that of Abraham. The story of Abraham, as it has been rendered in the Old Testament and in the Qur’an and as it has been read in modern times, brings together religious and nationalist formulations of identity. The article examines the limitations of nationalist and fundamentalist readings of this myth which have not only foreclosed the narrative possibilities of this story but have also led to the enactment of violence and exclusion in history through such readings. The latter part of the article looks to recent literature and poetry that respond to this delimited old myth and that interrogate the closure that it presumably has. Through the writing of Mahmoud Darwish and Assia Djebar, the article attempts to show a complex interrogation of the figure of Abraham, one that would reveal how readings of Abraham are open to contestation, that would allow for new outcomes of this story, and that would make possible new imaginings of identity

Use of Theoretical Developments on Aging to Enhance the Effectiveness of Community Mental Health Center Gerontologic Services

The purpose of this paper is to learn whether, despite the history of neglect of aged in Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) planning and the impact of myths about old people on the clinicians' willingness to provide services to elderly clientele, older people can be helped at CMHCs. Help is defined as improvement in psychiatric functioning, mental status, and the social integration of their psychological components. The paper reviews conceptually the status of gerontological mental health during this era of increased emphasis on recognition of their needs and on the establishment of national policies regarding older people. As such, the paper focuses on a review of theoretical develop ments on aging.