Kevin Krajick's article "Tracking Myth to Geological Reality" was published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2005. This article examines how many myths can be linked to geological evidence. Geologists have studied how ancient geological phenomena are able to shed light on the origins of many myths. Scientists have even discovered evidence that could serve as inspiration for biblical stories. Many hope that understanding these myths and the geological phenomena they describe will reveal important information about natural disasters such as tsunamis, floods and volcanic eruptions. It is hoped that this information will save human lives in the future. With all of these new discoveries, it's important to remember that it's easy to go too far. The myth cannot account for all geological phenomena and vice versa. It is crucial to ensure that scientific integrity remains at the forefront when linking myth and geology. It's important for people to learn from history. Recently, it has become clear that myths and popular traditions can be an important part of history to consider. Compelling geological evidence has been discovered that links major geological phenomena to the myths of this region. In the Pacific Northwest, there are legends that a rock is haunted by A'yahos, a spirit that can turn a person to stone and cause the ground to shake. Geophysical images from the 1990s showed that there is a hidden fault line running through Seattle that is believed to have caused earthquakes. The myth could also help to understand the repetition of geological events. Much like the people of the Pacific Northwest, the Norse people also had a way of explaining recurring earthquakes. They believed that Loki's evil power was so immense...... middle of paper...... records have shown that many mythological tales describe large-scale natural disasters. It turns out that these legends might be how ancient people described geological phenomena that they didn't fully understand. We can see that it is a myth like that of A'yahos and Loki would cause earthquakes. This new research raises new questions. How often are myths linked to geological phenomena? How will these new discoveries change the way people perceive/value mythological stories? Linking the myth to the geological phenomenon will lead people to view the myth as a record of past events. Myths will no longer be classified as simple stories. They will have direct knowledge of the real world. Work Cited Krajick, Kevin. “Translating the myth into geological reality”. American Association for the Advancement of Science. 310.5749 (2005): 762. Print. .

Essay / Kevin Krajick's article "Tracking Myth to Geological Reality" was published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2005. This article examines how many myths can be linked to geological evidence. Geologists have studied how ancient geological phenomena are able to shed light on the origins of many myths. Scientists have even discovered evidence that could serve as inspiration for biblical stories. Many hope that understanding these myths and the geological phenomena they describe will reveal important information about natural disasters such as tsunamis, floods and volcanic eruptions. It is hoped that this information will save human lives in the future. With all of these new discoveries, it's important to remember that it's easy to go too far. The myth cannot account for all geological phenomena and vice versa. It is crucial to ensure that scientific integrity remains at the forefront when linking myth and geology. It's important for people to learn from history. Recently, it has become clear that myths and popular traditions can be an important part of history to consider. Compelling geological evidence has been discovered that links major geological phenomena to the myths of this region. In the Pacific Northwest, there are legends that a rock is haunted by A'yahos, a spirit that can turn a person to stone and cause the ground to shake. Geophysical images from the 1990s showed that there is a hidden fault line running through Seattle that is believed to have caused earthquakes. The myth could also help to understand the repetition of geological events. Much like the people of the Pacific Northwest, the Norse people also had a way of explaining recurring earthquakes. They believed that Loki's evil power was so immense...... middle of paper...... records have shown that many mythological tales describe large-scale natural disasters. It turns out that these legends might be how ancient people described geological phenomena that they didn't fully understand. We can see that it is a myth like that of A'yahos and Loki would cause earthquakes. This new research raises new questions. How often are myths linked to geological phenomena? How will these new discoveries change the way people perceive/value mythological stories? Linking the myth to the geological phenomenon will lead people to view the myth as a record of past events. Myths will no longer be classified as simple stories. They will have direct knowledge of the real world. Work Cited Krajick, Kevin. “Translating the myth into geological reality”. American Association for the Advancement of Science. 310.5749 (2005): 762. Print. .

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