MYTH AND REALITY IN INDIAN HINDI DRAMA AND MYTHOLOGY

The concept of myth is often talked about and is mentioned in the writings of various philosophers as well as great writers throughout the world literature. The Hindi word ‘Mithak’, being  equivalent to the English word myth, has its origin in the Greek word ‘mythos’ eventually finding its way to Mythology. Myth has become mankind’s way to understand, portray and pass down the societal working, which has been facilitated with its access to literary devices and freedom. Unlike most of documented history, it has rarely been shackled by the general standards of academic historicity.

 

Keywords: Myth, Hindi Drama, Re-construction, Mythology, Primordial Images.


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