Myth in "Vanadevi's Maintharkal" Novel

Abstract

A myth refers to a long-handed down and familiar story. It is also called a "legend." It is an element of folklore. This term is often used from an analytic perspective in religion, folklore, anthropology, sociology, psychology, analysis, and the fine arts. Myth transcends history, science, and truth. These myths are growing together with the religious rituals that have been going on. If something is told as a story and contains incredible elements, it becomes mythical. But the author's name is not known. A group or a whole community knows those stories fully. The story unfolds with the efforts of many people. People also believe it.