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learnmyths (guest) 08 Mar 2011 15:03

Good to see a website like this. If you haven't done so already, it might be a really good idea to have a section on the site that encourages people to learn about myth: how it still affects us to this day, how we live personal myths, how group myths (2012!!) can affect large groups of people. Obviously not all myths are negative. But certain apocalyptic myths, like say… 2012 are not healthy for anyone of any age. While it's good to have debunking information, it may also be wise to let people know it's a good idea to learn something about how myth can affect our lives in both positive and negative ways. For whatever reason the apocalyptic myth comes up every so often, and large groups of people start obsessing and freaking out for no good reason. Yeah, not healthy at all.
So again, nice work on the site. Thanks, and be well.

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Tomy2011 08 Mar 2011 15:33

Your opinion is quite interesting, I think. Anyway, I am glad you liked this website and consider it helpful for many people. ;-)

snorks (guest) 08 Mar 2011 16:53

I have read several books on how "doomsday" or the end times seems to be a part of Western Culture. I am not sure about Eastern or Native cultures. But I think the Maya 2012 was interpreted through the lens of Westerners, who primed in the ways of "end times". I don't mean they believe it but it is a part of the culture we live in. Most of this 2012 discussion centers around Westerners and their ideas of the Mayas and their calendars. I have yet to read where a Mayan came out to say we are doomed. (I mean a real Mayan, not a fake one. There are a few fake ones out there cashing in on this.)