Very interesting post. I am a lover of history and culture and as I perused English history, i have always been fascinated at the Irish's ressistance to English domination. I am currently reading
The Story of the Irish Race by Seumas MacManus
A fascinating account of Irish history from ancient times. I share your view on mythology and legends.

When I read any myth or legend, I'm interested in what the story represents, and what insights it can offer to our jaded modern world.

That should be the approach of any reasonable being, and that should be extensive to religions.

we too can learn how to graciously set aside what we no longer need. Examples could include possessions that weigh us down, or old, outmoded concepts that we might cling to out of a monumental fear of change.