FROM MYTH TO MEMOIR: THE MANY FACES OF STORYTELLING

An Emirati Magazine publication – Released on Oct 15, 2025 | www.emiratimagazine.com

Storytelling is humanity’s oldest art, evolving from ancient myths to contemporary memoirs. Myths, often rooted in oral tradition, offered explanations for the unknown—cosmos, nature, and human behavior—while weaving moral lessons through epic narratives and larger-than-life characters. These tales connected communities, providing shared identity and cultural memory. Over centuries, storytelling shifted to personal narratives, giving rise to memoirs, which illuminate individual experiences with authenticity and introspection.

Memoirs transform lived realities into narratives that resonate universally, bridging private and public spheres. Despite changes in form and medium—oral, written, digital—the core of storytelling remains constant: to communicate, connect, and inspire. From the grandeur of mythical heroes to the intimate reflections of a single life, stories capture imagination, preserve history, and shape understanding. Storytelling, in all its forms, is a testament to humanity’s enduring need to share and make meaning of life.