Word: myth
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Interpretation of Myths. - What is a myth? Euhemeristic theory. Comparison of myths. Hercules and Cacus. Max Muller's interpretation inadequate. Daphne. The Erinys. Primitive thought. Object-souls and indwelling spirits...
...soft things" is passed; the very lecture-rooms wear an appearance of having the decks swept and ready for action. "Occasional examinations" are scattered broadcast in every elective, and heavy is the list of deads. The traditional softness of the junior year is rapidly assuming the form of a myth; an unfortunate member of that devoted class was heard sadly to remark that he had had five examinations, two themes, and one forensic in four weeks, and had just been grievously harassed in the Dean's office for being half an hour late with his second theme. Occasional examinations...
...friendship, it is simply a myth...
Then away with the myth of a happy youth...