Myths

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Which of the following best defines a myth?

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a traditional story, explaining a natural phenomenon, and typically involving gods/goddesses or supernatural events.

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What is one of the purposes of a myth?

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to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

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What does the Greek word 'Mythos' mean?

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Word or story

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Legends are stories made up to explain how the world works e.g. why hurricanes happen or how the world began to exist.

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No, that's Myths!

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Which cultures have myths in their history?

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Almost every culture has myths.

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Myths were part of the _____ of ancient civilizations.

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religion

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______ myths explain how the universe, earth and people came to be.

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Creation

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What is a myth?

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A myth is a story that tells how something in nature came to be.

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Myths are usually about...

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Heroes and heroines that have a challenge to solve, normally defeating monsters.

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The fact that myths have universal appeal means...

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Their lessons can apply to anybody's life