Key Elements of Mythology

What is a myth? Select 2.

• Stories that explain the world and humans’ experiences

• Stories and characters reflect a culture’s past and traditions

• Stories that are only meant to entertain

• Stories that teach people how to work the land

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The fact that myths have universal appeal means...

• Their lessons can apply to anybody's life

• You have to be from that culture to understand the myth

Destiny is...

• A set of events that will happen in a person's life

• The choices we make every day

True or False: It is possible to escape one's fate.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is NOT a supernatural character? Select 2.

• A centaur

• A really strong human

• A dragon

• A whale

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Myths teach us about the origins of traditions and holidays and where they came from. Origins most likely means...

• Beginning

• Meaning

• Ending

• Details

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Which creature is mortal?

• Man

• God

A central idea of myths is tension between 2 characters who want the same thing (power, love, etc.) Another meaning for tension is...

• Struggle, fighting

• Friendship, collaboration

• Support, happiness

• Anger, hatred