Myths and legends - 4th Grade

What is a myth?

• It is a traditional story which takes place within human history but it is not authenticated.

• It is a traditional, ancient story that is fictional.

What is a legend?

• It is a traditional story which takes place within human history but it is not authenticated.

• It is a traditional, ancient story that isfictional.

Legends often include beliefs and ideas of a culture.

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Legends try to explain the history of menkind and natural/social phenomenon.

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Myths portray a historical human hero.

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Myths sometimes involve supernatural beings/events.

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Is Pandora's Box a myth or a legend? 📚

• MYTH

• LEGEND

Is the Trojan Horse a myth or a legend? 📚

• MYTH

• LEGEND

Is Prometheus: the stealing of fire from Gods a myth or a legend? 📚

• MYTH

• LEGEND