Myth in literature refers to a classic or legendary story that usually focuses on a particular hero or event and explains mysteries of nature, existence, or the universe with no true basis in fact. Myths are specific accounts of gods or superhuman beings involved in extraordinary events or circumstances in a time that is unspecified but which is understood as existing apart from ordinary human experience. Here are some key features of myths in literature:

• Origin: Myths are traditional stories that are created within cultures in order to offer explanations for phenomena.

• Factual Basis: Myths are often told as if they were factual. These stories were meant to offer reasonable explanations; therefore, the audience believed these stories to be true.

• Supernatural Elements: Myths include gods and/or goddesses, and these figures often have supernatural powers.

• Explanation: Myths include an explanation for how something came to be in the world. Such stories have ancient origins; therefore, they did not have the scientific explanations that we do today for such phenomena as weather.

Myths have been a fundamental part of human culture, history, and literature for thousands of years. They have been used to explain natural phenomena and lifes mysteries, and they have served as both science and religion in many cultures for centuries. Although myths cannot be proven to be true, they have a very large and relevant place in cultural studies and scholarship, and are represented across studies in literature, religion, philosophy, and many other disciplines.