Myth, Modernity, and Moral Authority: The Reconfiguration of Sacred Narratives in Post-Secular Societies
In today's world, myths have become a key source of moral meaning and social unity. This idea challenges the belief that modernization leads to a decline in sacred stories. This paper examines how myths, once seen as remnants of pre-modern thinking, are now being reinterpreted, secularized, and reintegrated into public discourse to support moral authority in diverse societies. Drawing from philosophy, sociology, and comparative religion, the study explores how myths and modern life interact to shape ethics, identity, and political ideas.
Myth, Modernity, Post-secularism, Moral Authority, Sacred Narratives, Cultural Reconfiguration, Secularization, Symbolism, Social Ethics, Narrative Identity
For much of the twentieth century, modernity and myth were seen as opposing forces. Modernity was associated with reason, science, and progress, while myth was viewed as a relic of pre-modern belief systems. However, contemporary scholarship suggests that myths have not disappeared but have instead transformed and adapted within modern contexts.
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