Quote by Northrop Frye

The disinterested imaginative core of mythology is what develops into literature, science, philosophy. Religion is applied mythology.

The disinterested imaginative core of mythology is what deve

Summary

This quote suggests that mythology is the foundation upon which various disciplines such as literature, science, and philosophy are built. It proposes that the imaginative essence of myths, which transcends personal interest, evolves into these fields of knowledge. Additionally, the quote suggests that religion is essentially the practical and personalized application of mythology, implying that religious beliefs and practices stem from mythical elements and concepts.

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Religion Science Philosophy Literature Mythology

By Northrop Frye

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