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Patnayak explains that the word mythology derives from Greek roots: logos (reason or analytical thought) and mythos (storytelling). While logos aligns with scientific reasoning—measurable and testable—mythos embodies storytelling, which can be a tool for moral education, propaganda, or cultural transmission.
He stresses that mythology is unique because it carries sacredness; stories like the Ramayan, Mahabharata, the Bible, and the Quran are transmitted across generations and form foundational narratives that influence national identities, cultural behaviors, and management styles. These stories serve as a kind of operating system for the collective consciousness, shaping behaviors unconsciously.