How to Write a Mythology Story

To write a mythology story, we must first know exactly what mythology is. It is a misconception that a mythology is a group of myths, but that is typically called a mythography. Mythology is easily classified as natural events explained by supernatural scenarios (i.e. Atlas holding up the earth, or Zeus throwing down lightning bolts from the heavens).

Instructions

1. Find a natural disaster, phenomenon or event that interests you. For this article I am going to use a tornado.

2. Research the event that you have chosen. The more you know, the more believable, and therefore more enjoyable, the story will be. I know how tornadoes form due to cold and warm conflicting air currents, but for this article those details are moot.

3. Keep accurate notes on everything that you find. The details will come in handy later.

4. Write down keywords and phrases that you find in your research. These will help in the authenticity of the story, or may aid you in naming your gods or heroes.

5. Now, design the story line. Ask your self, what if? In my example: Mother Nature had twin boys named Westernus and Easternus. They were given control of the Eastern and Western winds. They had hated each other from birth and were constantly arguing. Tornadoes are created from the arguments these two brothers have. I know this is simple and not very exciting, but it shows how easy to formulate the story baseline can be.

6. Now, write the story. Explain more of the boy's pasts. Describe the ruin they cause. Explain why the other gods cannot interfere with the twins' ranting.

Tips & Warnings

• Read often. Write every day. Each day try to learn a new word.

• Write don't edit. Edit your work later. Create your work now. Don't let others discourage your writing. Take constructive criticism well.