A. Background of the Study
Mythical creatures are popular. Mythical creatures has been reported to be seen throughout the globe and many says that they really exist and they believe that their existence provides balance in our nature. Mythical creatures like bigfoot, monsters, vampires and aliens that is popular to the western countries.
In an article called "The Alien Agenda: Myth, Underground Bases and the Et Presence by Dr. Rita Louise. According to the article there are stories about the place Dulce in New Mexico, where physicist and inventor Paul Bennewits claimed that he discovered an underground base occupied by extraterrestrial being or an Alien. Dr. Rita also mentioned that Dulce is not the only place where underground base exist. It said that United States, Australia, Antartica, and South America is also connected via series of channels connect to another. But there are no proof, and so they turn to Mythology for answers, but some claim from the UFO community treated more like science fiction rather than facts. and she also stated "He also asserted that the extraterrestrials were engaging in the development of advanced technology including genetic manipulation"(http://ufodigest.com/article/underground-bases-0831)
Parents read tales about mythical creatures to kids. Parents read tales about mythical creatures to kids to somehow help their curiosity and sometimes to scare them.
In an article called The fable of the dragon tyrant by Nick Bostrom. Dragons are known as Gods and they are feared by people. Dragons are known to be likely add malevolent, mendacious, and menacing. They are believed to eat people. and he also mentioned "ten thousand men and women had to be delivered every evening at the onset of dark to the foot of the mountain where it lived"(http://philosophynow.org/issues/89/The_Fable_of_the_Dragon-Tyrant) and with that thought kids who knows the fable are scared when the full moon comes.
Films and movies are sometimes based on myth. The Entertainment industry has always been adopting films from myths because they are popular to many people. An example is Van Helsing(2004) derived from a novel from Irish author Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
In article called The thor movies and norse mythology by Dr. Carl Seigfried. Norse mythology, as it survives in the written record, presents the gods as very complicated individuals. Reducing each of them to a single nickname like (God of thunder) really oversimplifies things. they're known as Supernatural Icons in the film. he also added "If we are going to take this material seriously, we need to ask: what is the function of the god? (http://www.norsemyth.org/2013/11/the-thor-movies-and-norse-mythology.html) this explains that the industry doesn't really follow the myths but they exaggerate them.
A lot of kids are influenced by mythical creatures. Kids are infulenced by mythical creatures because they are awesome and the fact that these creatures have super powers it makes them want to be them. On the other hand, they are not just inspired because they are awesome, sometimes kids are influence to myhthical creatures because they are scary. Kids change how they think themselves their imaginations are too wild and big we cant tell what are they thinking.
The researcher read an article called "The Boogeyman Called". By Mel C. Montgomery. According to the article Boogeyman is a imaginary monster we sometimes frighten small children with. It is a way to scare little children in bed to discipline children in good behavior. Boogeyman is only effective in immature minds like childrens. Mel also stated that "Sometimes also, when faced with a situation of which they are unfamiliar or for which they have no
explanation, such as the sudden death of a family pet, or the appearance of a wart, children will exclaim, "The Boogeyman did it!" . Having the fear of boogeyman is what changes the kids attitude. It influences them to obey to not be taken by the said monster.(http://www.brothermel.org/sites/default/files/articles/The_Boogey_Man_Called_False_Tongues.pdf)
Mythical Creatures are believed because they are introduced by parents to children in ways of story telling, comics, games, shows, and many more. However, they are believed researcher thinks that believing in Mythical Creatures is bad.
Understanding the effects of their believes would help us understand the Bad effects of their exposure to the public and encouraging people to disbelief Mythical Creatures because of the fact that don't really exist
The purpose of this paper is to make people knowledgeable about the bad effects of Mythical Creatures to kids.
B. Statement of the Problem
This study aims to answer the question:
1. In what ways could Mythical creatures be bad for kids?
C. Significance of the Study
Parents and Adults : This research paper will help them to understand more about mythical creatures, to why myth or legend are important to the children's imaginations and why is mythical creatures are important to society. Moreover, the researcher is encouraging people to read and learn more about mythical creatures and to discover the hidden meaning of its myth.
Philosopher : This research paper will be helpful for professionals they will gain more knowledge about this research paper and it is a truly benefit especially when it is concerned about the real truth about mythical creatures or the hidden truth about mythical creatures. And also this research paper will push them to interest and to do more studies.
Future Researcher : This research paper will be help to the researcher especially if it's similar to their research. This paper will help them relate the study of Mythological creatures. And also in the process of their research they might be able to apply the information given in this paper.
D. Scope and Delimitation
This study focused to the stories and real truth behind the said mythical creatures. To how does mythical creatures applied in society. And also the researcher discuss the similarities and characteristics of the study.
Though there are several of studies about this research. The researcher didn't discussed about the Culture of the mythical creatures because of lack of information's, reliable and factual sources.
E. Materials and Methods
In this research, the materials used to gather the information the researcher have gathered was mostly from articles found online that focuses on the myth of the unreal creatures.
By inspecting these compiled information, they can be presented by the use of writing through the form of recording the mythical creature's benefits and connecting them with how they are useful to the society.
F. Definition of Terms
1. Aliens a foreign, a visitor from another planet.
2. Dracula a famous and a legendary vampire. And also known as Vlad III Dracula. Dracula means "son of Dracul' in Romanian or 'Son of the Devil'. He is also the Walachian Prince in the past 15th century.
3. Dragons a legendary creature or a mythical beast. A giant reptile that breaths fire, a snake headed like body , thick metallic skin, and has a big strong wings.
4. Elves are monstrous mythical creatures that looks like men that have an average height of 4 to 5 feet, Ears that pointed outwards, long uncut hair.
5. Medusa a monster, beast or a gorgon. With dragon body formed and snake headed hair. Medusa is the "Serpent Goddess' and the protector or the Guardians of women.
6. Phoenix a mythological bird that is associated with the Egyptian and Asian culture, which has a tail of gold and scarlet and a colorful plumage.
(https://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Phoenix_(mythology).html)
7. Werewolf also known as Wolf man, Beast, or a Lycanthropes. Werewollf is a half human and a wolf.
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