Describe the relationship between May’s belief in the importance of myth in living one’s life and contemporary narrative therapy.
A myth is a traditional or legendary story, depicting a story of an event or a person. The study of myths is called Mythology. A myth is created to prove or explain the existence of something.
According to May, myths have a major role to play in human existence. They provide an insight to live the world. Myths provide significance to our existence. It is like putting an experience into a narrative form and influencing the living style and mannerism of oneself.
It shapes up the human existence in this world. It marks the living style and presence. Myths narrate stories which help us relate to ourselves and our situations and how to deal with those situations. They inculcate cultural perspectives in one’s mind and lifestyle.
Narrative therapy is a manner of narrating myths for psychoanalysis. The therapy examines the stories which are believed and followed by people. These narratives are applied to the daily life and existence is maintained. People can understand their lives, and make it more fruitful and effective by understanding the real meaning of the myths.