Review Elements of Mythology

What is a myth? Select 2 options.

• Stories that explain the world and humans' origins and experiences.

• Stories that are only meant to entertain.

• Stories and characters that reflect a culture's past.

• Stories that inform us of important events.

Myths have a universal appeal. This means...

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

• Their message can apply to anyone's life.

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

• True

• False

Myths explain life's origins and the natural world. Origin means...

• meaning

• ending

• beginning

A central idea of myths is tension between two opposing forces over power, jealousy, or vanity. Another meaning for tension is...

• friendship

• fighting

• support

• collaboration

Which of the following is NOT a supernatural character?

• Cyclops

• demigod

• centaur

• a really strong human

Myths may have been used to teach a moral lesson.

• True

• False

The gods do not know what it is like to experience emotions like we do.

• True

• False

Myths are fictional stories that were created to explain how and why things happen.

• True

• False

Myths may include magical elements.

• True

• False