Myth and nature are the two great garments of the world, with nature being the living green garment that covers the planet and myth being the multidimensional, many-colored fabric that continually weaves human culture.

Michael Meade
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Myth and nature are the two great garments of the world, with nature being the living green garment that covers the planet and myth being the multidimensional, many-colored fabric that continually weaves human culture. The Greek historian Herodotus said in his "The Histories" that "nature is the greatest of all poets, because she reveals herself in her own way to everyone." According to Herodotus, humans should pay attention to nature so they can get inspired about what's happening around them.

Source: The Genius Myth

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