Mythology

How would a folklorist classify the following tale: The sacred Australian Aboriginal story of how the earth was formed during the dreamtime.

• Myth

• Legend

• Urban Legend

• Fairy Tale

How would Folklorists classify the following tale: A spooky story I heard at camp about a local kid who fell down a well a couple years back. His ghost haunts the cabins at night.

• Myth

• Legend

• Urban Legend

• Fairy Tale

The Tortoise and the Hare, a story about animal characters that teaches children that "slow and steady wins the race," is best classified as a...

• Parable

• Fable

• Myth

• Documentary

The larger-than-life story of Paul Bunyan, a giant lumberjack, who travels across the land with his giant blue ox, Babe, is best classified as a...

• Parable

• Fable

• Legend

• Myth

The term, "MYTHOLOGY" refers to the study of...

• true stories written on scrolls or tablets - typically involving historical wars.

• sacred narratives - both ancient and modern - typically involving god(s).

• fictional stories for children - typically involving magic or talking animals.

• all of the above.

The term "FOLKLORE" includes...

• commercially produced books, movies, and musical albums.

• printed, published stories, preserved on paper, cloth, or tablets.

• stories, traditions, customs, and crafts passed from person to person.

• all of the above.

The term "RELIGION" includes...

• the myths - or sacred stories - believed by a group of people.

• the moral code that guides a faith group's ethical behavior.

• traditional clothing, methods of prayer, and places of worship.

• all of the above.

According to our lesson, the #1 rule for ethical folklorists is to treat our subject with RESPECT.

• True

• False

Why is it important to be careful about how we use the word "MYTH" when talking about people's beliefs and religious stories?

• Because most people have never heard the word "myth," so it might confuse them.

• Because "myth" is commonly used to mean "false," which could offend someone.

• Because religious stories are not actually "myths," so that would be inaccurate.

• There's no reason to be careful about this term. Nothing could possibly go wrong.

(No wrong answers) On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being "very uncomfortable," and 5 being "comfortable and happy to learn more," how would you rate your COMFORT LEVEL when it comes to learning about world religions/cultures?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5