Explain the functions of myth according to the scholar Joseph Campbell.

Answer only one of the following prompts:
Identify the different forms of religious groups that are comprised in the typology outlined by the classic sociologists of religion. Explain the basic characteristics of each and provide examples.
Establish a distinction between the popular misuses of the term “myth” and its meaning in the scholarly context of Religious Studies. Explain the functions of myth according to the scholar Joseph Campbell.
Your essay should be 500-750 words, double spaced, using Times New Roman or Calibri, size 12 font.
It is not necessary to use outside sources or provide a works cited page. However, if you quote something directly from the course material, you must use quotation marks and provide in-text citations (MLA style). Also, if you decide to use outside sources, you must fully cite them.