Myth Quote by René Girard
““Myths are the retrospective transfiguration of sacrificial crises, the reinterpretation of those crises in light of the cultural order that has arisen from them.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Violence and the Sacred, René Girard, 1972
Myths arise after societies turn crises into stories that justify the existing cultural order.
In simple terms: Myths explain crises to support current culture.
Recognize how narratives shape social norms.
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When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- media studies
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern myths influence your worldview?
- What crises become mythologized today?
Myths can also reinforce harmful power structures.