Here we are, in the 21st century, and many of us still enjoy mythological tales. Courses are taught at universities. Tomes have been written on the subject. Even blockbuster movies relive the adventures found within mythological tales. Isn't it fun, just for a moment, to imagine a god of thunder who fearlessly protects his people from fates worse than death with a magical hammer?

Today, we don't need a storm god to explain wind and rain. However, you can see why myths were once created. Ancient people wanted to wrap their minds around mystifying acts of nature they couldn't otherwise comprehend. Perhaps the human condition hasn't changed much because they, too, couldn't make much sense of love. Maybe it's time for Cupid to step up his game.

If you want to delve deeper into these tall tales YourDictionary also has articles with more examples of Greek myths and Egyptian myths.