Myths and Legends

What is one characteristic of myths?

• Create chaos and disorder

• Create order and establish hierarchy

• Are always proven true

• Do not involve deities

Myths are part of _________.

• oral tradition

• written history

• scientific research

• modern technology

Myths often deal with ________ and superhuman powers.

• deities

• animals

• plants

• minerals

Myths are often based on ________ events.

• historical

• fictional

• imaginary

• mythical

What do myths reveal about human nature?

• Myths reveal falsehoods about human nature

• Myths reveal truths about human nature

• Myths reveal nothing about human nature

• Myths reveal only historical facts

Myths support ________ and ritual.

• religion

• science

• technology

• economics

Myths are believed to be true but are ________.

• unproven

• scientifically verified

• historically documented

• universally accepted

Which of the following is a common characteristic of mythological characters?

• They are always human.

• They possess superhuman powers.

• They never show faults.

• They are always villains.

Mythological characters often show human-like ________.

• faults

• superpowers

• strengths

• genious

Mythological characters are often born of a god and a ______.

• human

• animal

• tree

• river