Myths and Avoiding Stagnation

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This paper presents a detailed demonstration of the meaning of petrification of the myth. The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey to discover what the term means and how it effects the myths. Using several examples of its occurrence the writer demonstrates the term and its meaning.

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"Petrifiction of a myth can mean death to a myth. The petrification process is a process by which a substance is hardened to such a point, that it will hold its current look and value for all time. The petrification of stones for example can create some beautiful discussion pieces, while the petrifications of dinosaur shapes can tell the world the history of their existence. Petrification in many areas can be a positive thing, but the myth that petrifies ceases to serve its purpose and soon dies. Therefore, the petrification of the myth is the myth's biggest challenge and one that it has to work its way around for its entire existence."

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