What is Mythology

What are myths? 

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• stories that are complex

• stories passed down through generations

• stories that tell an accurate history

• stories that are ancient

How is the myth of Rama and Sita incorporated into the Indian holiday of Diwali?

• People walk home in the dark to remember Rama and Sita.

• Candles are lit to remember how Rama and his wife found their way home.

• Pictures of Rama and Sita are displayed.

• People take a three-day trip to remember Rama's exile.

Why were myths created?

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• to teach about history

• to honor great leaders

• to provide explanations of life and the larger world

• to entertain young children

What are the different types of myths?

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    creation

• technology

• pantheon

• hero

How were myths initially passed on?

• Stories were compiled into popular YA novels.

• Stories were turned into plays and performed yearly.

• Stories were told aloud and passed down from one generation to the next.

• Stories were carved into wooden tablets.

  Stories were carved into wooden tablets.