Mythology in Other Instances and its Connection to Human Nature

     While searching for possible topics relating to mythology, I came across an interesting concept that really strikes at the heart of what I've been talking about on this blog. Upon researching this topic, I realized that they're many parallels between the beliefs and values of different cultures. The Creation myths of Japan are quite similar in aspects such as the symbols and meaning of the divine beings of Greek Mythology. The roles and personalities of these gods and goddesses are also closely linked in these cultures.
     The creation myth of Japan explains how everything came into being in the world, especially how the Japanese islands were created. Of course with technology today, everyone realizes that the formation of these islands is not unlike Hawaii, in that the movement of tectonic plates as well as volcanic activity created these Japanese islands. The way this myth starts is that the two divine beings; Izanagi and Izanami were summoned to clear the void state that the earth was in at that time. As a gift, the rest of the dieties residing in what would be deemed "Heaven" gave these two divine beings a golden spear. Standing on the bridge between earth and heaven, Izanagi touched the spear against the chaotic realm, to find several great drops form. These drops fell to the swirling masses, creating the original islands of Japan. These divine rulers then gave birth to several deities, such as Kagutsuchi-no-Kami, the deity of fire, as well as  Kukunochi-no-Kami, the deity of trees. The fact that these deities embody certain aspects; either elemental or societal closely aligns with Greek Mythology in that they believed their society was controlled by divine beings. As an interesting side note, the gods were also thought to have certain personality characteristics such as compassion or tolerance and anger or vengeance depending on the deity.
           Now, the similarities between the two are more than just mere coincidence. The reason why this can be despite the vast difference in geographic location is that it’s simply an aspect of human nature. Throughout history, people have always made up theories of something that they really didn't understand at the time. People tend to do this because people are drawn towards a definitive answer even when there isn't one. This is also a generally accepted practice, because society today is built on trial and error. There are many things yet to be understood, and ideals that are modified and changed based on these predictions. This poses the bigger question of "what really defines human nature?"
        The connections between the past and the present reveal that humans have also been inquisitive beings searching for answers in a world which we sometimes don't understand. Mythology can be seen as many as an outlet for explanations of things that confuse us or simply a belief system centered on the world. The parallels between the Greek and Japanese cultures within their belief system can be used to prove how we all come together on a common aspect. Regardless of the purpose of its creation, mythology not only highlights the similarities between us, but more importantly the differences. Is it true that individual goes against human nature, or that being an individual is actually what makes up human nature?  It is these forms of media that make us question what our true purpose is, and what the meaning is of our lives.  The importance of mythology and archetypes of the past is the relevance and implications it has towards our own worldview. That’s what I think makes mythology great. The symbols used not only connect people with the past, but also give insight of important aspects of society. What do you think are the effects of mythology and archetypes towards our daily lives?