Mythology in Modern Urdu Poem
Abstract
Word “myth” is derived from the Greek word mythos, which simply
means story. A myth is a story, a traditional story consisting of events
that are ostensibly historical, though often supernatural, explaining
the origins of a cultural practice or natural phenomenon. These stories
are especially linked to the religious beliefs and rituals. Urdu
literature is deeply influenced by myth, especially Hindu and Greek
myth .Myths is the basic element of human culture and exists in
every society. Besides literature, myths play a great role in science,
psychology and philosophy. Urdu literatures have treasure of asateer.
Classical Urdu nazm /masnavi based on supernatural characters. A
myth can be a story involving symbols that are capable of multiple
meaning, so modern Urdu poets use myth as symbols also.
Dr.Irum Saba, Dr. Shugufta Firdous. (2019) جدیداردونظم میں اساطیری حوالے, تحقیقی جریدہ, Volume 3, Issue 2.
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