Really enjoyed these myths stories as a kid; it's interesting to see where they may have originated. Just a correction - the bull or ox you may have seen in a "Christian nativity scene" would never have been depicted as a god or a supernatural being as was worshiped in surrounding Mediterranean cultures. Jesus is the focus of the nativity scenes. One day all animals will live peaceably together as will all humans when He comes again, this time to rule and reign in peace on this earth. Now if you went to the Book of Genesis you would see the Hebrews taking leave of their common sense as they created a golden calf to worship in imitation of their Near Eastern neighbors. They just were too impatient while waiting for their leader, Moses, to come down off that mountain as he was having an encounter with the One True God!
Posted by: Melanie | October 20, 2009 at 05:44 AM
Kyle
In the author's defense he never says anything about the bull being worshiped in the nativity scene, just that it was there. And there are many other instances of bulls being worshiped in ancient Israel as when golden bulls were set up in Dan and Bethel by the first northern king, Jeroboam.
Posted by: Kyle | October 20, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Reed
I think it more likely that the myth led to the labyrinth in a physical sense. Myths, among other things, are after all, inspiration for aspiration.
Posted by: Reed | October 20, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Coughing Monkey
If myth did not exist it would be necessary for mankind to invent myth.
Posted by: Coughing Monkey | October 20, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Telanis
Attempt to link Christianity with paganism: FAIL. There are much easier ways to do so ...
Posted by: Telanis | October 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM
john
Christianity was built on Paganism...an easy read here. http://www.pocm.info/
Posted by: john | October 20, 2009 at 01:13 PM
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