In the Beginning

The Role of Myth in Relating Religion, Brain Science, and Mental Well-Being

Bibliographic Data

ID5847358
AuthorsJaime Wright (Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science, corresponding author)
Year2018
Volume53
Issue2
Pages375-391
Publication date2018-05-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueZygon® (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0591-2385 • E-ISSN: 1467-9744
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/zygo.12415
OpenAlexW2805043862
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited13

Building upon the insights of scholars attuned to story, narrative, and myth, this article explores the relationship between myth, science, and religion. After clarifying the interplay of the three terms- story , narrative , and myth -and the preference for the term myth , this article will argue that myth can serve as a medium through which religion, neuroscience, and mental well-being interact. Such an exploration will cover the role of myths in religion, the neurological basis of myth, and the practices of narrative psychology and bibliotherapy. The article will conclude with suggestions for understanding and utilizing the relationship between myth and the scholarly study of the relationship between science and religion. This article ultimately suggests that myth can operate as a methodological aid to the science-and-religion field

Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

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