I. Theory of myth
A. Definition
Despite many attempts, it has proven impossible to arrive at a definition of myth (Gr. μῦθος/mýthos; Lat. mythos) that would satisfy all disciplines. The most satisfactory one refers to G.S. Kirk and W. Burkert who described myth as a ‘traditional narrative of collective significance’ [1; 2]. Still, this definition fails to fully represent the function of m…