Understanding Myths and Folktales

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What is a myth?

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A story that explains a natural or social phenomenon, often involving supernatural beings

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What is a folktale?

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A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth

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Key characteristic of myths?

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They involve supernatural beings or events

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How are folktales typically passed on?

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By word of mouth

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What is one main difference between a myth and a folktale?

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Myths explain natural events, while folktales often provide a moral

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What role do myths play in society?

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They play a fundamental role, such as foundational tales or origin myths

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What is a common feature of folktales?

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They are characteristically anonymous, timeless, and placeless

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What is typically involved in myths?

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Supernatural beings or events

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What is the primary way folktales are shared?

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Orally among people

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What is a widely held but false belief or idea called?

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A myth