If one takes the definitions for “mythic” and “parabolic” from the previous post, then, Myth: A story that has power within a certain culture because it resonates with the culture's deep-seated values. Parable: A story that has power within a certain culture because it is dissonant and challenges the culture's deep-seated values. First, clearly, using …

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