Answer to Question #256628 in English for Kofi

Question

1. The spread of COVID-19 worldwide is associated with numerous myths.

a. Identify some of those myths and briefly analyse its function/role in the spread of the pandemic.

b. Examine the effect(s) of these myths in the global fight against the pandemic.

c. Discuss any modern theory or theories of myth-interpretation that could be used to explain why those myths were created.

Answer 1

Question a

• Covid-19 be transmitted through mosquitoes
• drinking alcohol help prevent Covid-19
• Covid-19 is transmitted in a cold climate and not in the hot and humid climate
• digital thermometers are 100% effective in detecting Covid-19 patients

Question b

Individuals will always commit wrong (or at least nasty) actions, and we are only concerned for our integrity. Even though we are encircled by wickedness, we may choose to be great. When someone upsets us, we can reply with compassion, informing them of their faults if necessary but embracing them if they disregard them.

Question c

The myth of the Functional

The functional myth theory discusses the use of myths to educate morality and social conduct. It asserts that misconceptions exist concerning what should and shouldn't be done and the repercussions of doing so.

The myth of the Structural

Human emotion is thought to be the source of structural myths. These tales demonstrate the two sides of the human mind: the good and the terrible. They depict the duality of human nature and the split ego.

Psychological Myth

The psychological myth hypothesis claims that myths are founded on human emotion and originate in the subconscious mind of humans. Fears, questions, and wants that were inexplicable to them existed in cultures all across the world.