Myths Associated with Thanksgiving

What was so unusual about the "Pumpkin Pirates" folk tale?

• They were walking, talking pirates.
• Their ship was made out of a giant pumpkin.
• They used pumpkins as weapons.
• Nothing. It was just a normal pirate story.

In the Warrior and the Eagle myth of the Lenape Native American tribe, what was the warrior trying to take?

• An eagle egg
• An eagle as a pet
• An eagle nest
• A large tail feather

In the "Rabbit and the Dancing Turkeys" myth, what ends up happening to the rabbit?

• The wildcat bites off his tail.
• He gets away with no injuries.
• He becomes a turkey.
• The wildcat eats/kills him.

While the "Poor Turkey Girl" myth reminds us of the Cinderella archetype, it does not fit this archetype because...

• the girl gets a makeover
• she gets helped by animals
• she gets to go to a ball
• she has an unhappy ending, lost and alone

Which of these did the Stone-Cutter NOT wish to become?

• the sun
• a prince
• a mountain
• a stone-cutter

What does "Cornucopia" mean in Latin?

• horn of food
• horn of plenty
• plenty of corn
• corn horn

In the story "Androcles and the Lion", Androcles was rewarded later in life for helping the lion. What moral aspect does this support?

• Honesty
• Innocence
• Hospitality
• Gratitude

In the "Forgotten Ear of Corn", what is the moral of the story?

• To not eat corn
• To be careful during a harvest/to collect everything
• To be quick during a harvest
• To plant more corn than you think you need

Throughout history, multiple cultures and religions have utilized sacrifice to gain the favor and blessings of their god(s). Which of these had NOT been sacrificed?

• Humans
• Animals
• Both of these were used as sacrifices.
• Neither of these were used as sacrifices.

While this class has focused on ancient mythology, we have also discussed modern folk tales, legends, etc. Which of these is a legend (ie-NOT true) about the first Thanksgiving?

• They ate turkey
• They invited the Native Americans to feast with them
• They were celebrating their first successful harvest
• They ate venison (deer meat)