Myths and legends make life more interesting and romantic. No, I’m not saying that Pumpkinhead is a romantic figure, but the stories give a sense of romance to life; wonder, and imagination. And, yes, if there were actually an evil man with a pumpkin for a head, I would not feature him. Yet, there is no such man, outside of the realm of fantasy, myth, and legend.
It’s good to be able to have that discernment. For instance, we know that Frankenstein is fictional. Yet, if there were an actual mad scientist trying to reanimate corpses, that would not be good for anyone. That’s dark – dark science, dark art, dark everything. In my opinion, it’s fine to have fun with fiction yet be wary of any link to reality. That said, there’s a big unknown wilderness between the two; a grey zone. That’s where conspiracy theory lies. Some of it has merit, but a large chunk of it is a rabbit hole to nowhere.
What do you think about myths and legends? Do they have value to show us deeper truths about our world and the human experience or are they a waste of time?
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Jason Salas 