Theories of Myth: Crash Course World Mythology

The video explores various theories of mythology, starting with ancient Greek philosophers like Xenophanes and Plato, who critiqued myths as falsehoods. It then discusses the Christian interpretation of myths as influenced by demons. The 18th and 19th centuries saw a comparative approach to mythology, while the 20th century introduced anthropological and psychological perspectives, with figures like Frazer, Malinowski, Freud, and Jung contributing to the field. Modern theories include Campbell's monomyth and Levi-Strauss's structuralism, with contemporary approaches focusing on broader contexts and critiques.

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