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He shares personal anecdotes, such as how his non-religious father participated in meaningful religious ceremonies during mourning, illustrating religion’s role in community and comfort rather than literal truth.
The Role of Ritual, Myth, and Human Creativity
Greene discusses the importance of ritual and storytelling—universally shared across cultures—as vital expressions of human nature. Rituals create a cohesion that transcends individual identity, linking us to ancestors and societies. Mythology, according to Greene and Joseph Campbell, is a call to transcend mortal limits, inspiring heroism and innovation.