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National myth

National myth is an aim or goal that a nation aspires to achieve,it is like the national interest of a country.One such example is national power and security which is portrayed as a national interest and every country wants to achieve this status.In modern times a number of historical characters are increasingly been chosed and a lot of biopics of Kings,Queens,Sports person, mythologies of historical personalities for movie making.The most recent methods of portraying history or past events is historical biographies and narratives.Even post Independence many intense nationalistic movies and trends are coming into play.National myth is patriotism which is the immense loyalty towards the nation so strong is the loyalty that it attracts it's believers,this patriotism can either be love for the nation or against a particular nation and differs from person to person.The ultimate goal of nation is to create a national identity and to be recognised by the world.

It is true that all nations are constantly attached or associated with myths within them regardless if the nation is developed, undeveloped or developing,this does not depend on status of progress.These myths are not specific parameters but associated with the entire nation.In simple terms myth is a idea or notion which may not be real or absolute truth,these are the stereotypical images,biasness and prejudices that a nation has created in there thought process.

Thus many nations refer there past to make there present actions legitimate and justifiable so that the society accepts it without critical exploration,as the past was always considered as moral and ethical.Therefore we understand the role that the past events play in formulation of national myths.