Myths based on Truth

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 06 Mar 2022
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Belovèd myths, imagined place
where superheroes dangers face
to rescue from the monster pest,
succeed in arduous vital quest:
   in fiction died, and lived again,
    god-like so-called Supermen.

But see the tale of what has truly
and surely happened – real-time history –
the Man arrived who could from danger
rescue, and fight the dragon’s power:
    through death he journeyed back to live,
    and so the prize of Life can give.

Tune: 88 88 88 eg Carey’s (Surrey) by H Carey (tune of ‘Who is a pardoning God like Thee?’)

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Comments

Submitted by Nolan on

Very tricky. The ages old battle of Good vs Evil.

Have great week Rhiannon! &

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes. and it shows the longings of the human heart – we want a Saviour, a really powerful Helper in all that could come our way. So it forms the basis of our stories. But the history is more perfect!  It is also interesting that there are a lot of myths around the world about  a great flood flooding the earth, that seem to be from folk memories passed by word of mouth about such a flood, but the details recorded in the Bible are clearer, eg the ark's measurements make a more seaworthy and storm-worthy ship and capable of housing a great number of animals!  Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Yes I've heard of these creation myths specifically of a great flood, you find them in almost all folklore around the world and our own and even in history as primitive tribes it sounds really hard to explain. The details are different of course but there must have been a world-wide deluge these myths are too common too widespread globally and similar versions are found everywhere.

As far as superman goes and that it's ok I guess but I don't really like it it's very misleading. I've seen all those movies all the superheroes and whatnot even the comics from when we were kids. The Norsemen too "I am Thor, Son of Odin". Say that to the wrong doctor you've got a bed booked.

People like this kind of stuff that's all. Keep Well Rhiannon! &

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I'm not saying I like supermen stories, but just that their prevelance shows everyone wants Someone who can help, and that is what we have offered in Jesus's coming and calling us to him, who has all power and love! May everyone see that his help is real, and bow to him! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Ok!