The stories of Christianity

Christian Mythology refers to the myths, or sacred stories, of Christianity. Although the word 'myth' is commonly used to refer only to stories considered to be false, the word 'myth' will be used here in neutral sense, without any implication as to whether the stories are true or false. A myth in this sense is any story which is of religious significance, and which attempts to teach the listener or reader important moral and theological lessons, be the story historical or fiction.

Among sources that might be considered to be "Christian Mythology" one might include:

• Narratives derived from the Judeo-Christion sacred writings, such as the Bible and the Apocrypha, including the Christian creation myth.

• Hagiographies, that is, stories of the lives of the saints.

• The legends of King Arthur and other tales of medieval chivalry, especially the Quest for the Holy Grail.

• The results of Christian fusions with other cultures, such as Vodun.

• Stories about angels, guardian angels, devils, and tales of making pacts with the Devil (see e.g. Faust).

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