Reflecting back on my experience creating a myth I noticed that there are a lot of factors you must consider when creating a myth, especially a myth worth lasting through the ages. I found that I struggled to build the story to be clear and would have to go back and add information. I also felt that it made me more curious about myths and how they come to be. It seems like they have to have interest in the people in order to last as long as they do. It was like realizing that our favorite traditions were really just events that those before us found the most value in them. A myth is a place for hope, especially the one I created, The Well of Love. It is this idea that maybe somewhere out there two people really are destined for one another. I think although there is a difference in creating and studying a myth the studying of a myth enhances the process of creating a myth. This is because you familiarize yourself with the content and its affect which can frame your creative process.
As a teacher I think it would be very important to give structure, examples, and an outline for my students to be able to create myths. The freedom we have with a creative project like this can almost make it difficult to construct a myth. I really did like this project and would use this for 10th graders specifically since that is when we cover myths. I learned that it would be beneficial to do this at the end of the unit so my students can connect what they know about myths to the process of creating a myth.
So I guess us teachers really are still learning!
