Myths have all of the following characteristics except

Were passed down by scribes who carefully translated each story

Feature gods or other supernatural beings who often show human characteristics like love or anger.

Reveal the consequences of human errors

Explain how something came to be

What is a creation myth?

A fictional story about how the world began.

A nonfiction explanation about how the world began.

A story told by mystical creatures.

A fictional tale explaining actions of gods, goddesses or heroes.

A fictional tale about a larger than life hero.

A true story about gods and goddesses.

A story with only animal characters.

What are the features of a myth?

Heroes, gods/goddesses, elements of nature, teaches lesson

Animal characters, based on fact

Long, narrative poem, larger-than-life her

Teaches lesson, heroes, animal characters

What types of questions are addressed by myths?

What are the origins of natural items?

What happens on long quests or journeys?

What did the ancient Greeks value, based on their myths? (Hint: Pandora and Hercules).

Being strong, both mentally and physically

Origin myths explain how...

Phenomena such as earthquakes, mountains, and streams came to exist

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

The purpose of a myth is to

entertain, inform, and/or explain.

give another perspective on life.

teach humans to love another no matter what.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines a myth?

a story that is made up and not to be believed at all.

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

a movie that involves the retelling of true events.

a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the purposes of a myth?

to make people laugh

to make people cry

to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

to sell lots of copies and make money.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another purpose for a myth?

to explain the creation of the world or universe

to tell a funny story about animals and people

to scare readers

to convince people of one specific belief

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:
A myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.

true

false

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CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:
Two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilities.

true

false

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:
Myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.

true

false

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false:
Only one type of myth exists for one genre. For example, there is only one creation myth shared by all cultures.

true

false

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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Myths Quizziz

Which of the following best defines a myth?

What is one of the purposes of a myth?

What is another purpose for a myth?

True or false:
A myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.

True or false:
Two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilities.

True or false:
Myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.

True or false:
Only one type of myth exists for one genre. For example, there is only one creation myth shared by all cultures.

Is the following an example of a myth?
A goddess loses her magical powers and cries tears of sadness down onto the Earth. This is where rain comes from.

Is the following an example of a myth?
A god wakes up early and is very angry. He stomps on the ground, but his supernatural strength causes the earth to shake. This is where earthquakes come from.

Is the following an example of a myth?
A princess falls asleep in the woods. She wakes up and realizes she has missed her family ball.

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Myths Quizziz

Which of the following best defines a myth?

What is one of the purposes of a myth?

What is another purpose for a myth?

True or false:A myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.

True or false:Two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilities.

True or false:Myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.

True or false:Only one type of myth exists for one genre. For example, there is only one creation myth shared by all cultures.

Is the following an example of a myth?A goddess loses her magical powers and cries tears of sadness down onto the Earth. This is where rain comes from.

Is the following an example of a myth?A god wakes up early and is very angry. He stomps on the ground, but his supernatural strength causes the earth to shake. This is where earthquakes come from.

Is the following an example of a myth?A princess falls asleep in the woods. She wakes up and realizes she has missed her family ball.

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True or false:
A myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.

True or false:
Two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilities.

True or false:
Myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.

True or false:
Only one type of myth exists for one genre. For example, there is only one creation myth shared by all cultures.

Is the following an example of a myth?
A goddess loses her magical powers and cries tears of sadness down onto the Earth. This is where rain comes from.

Is the following an example of a myth?
A god wakes up early and is very angry. He stomps on the ground, but his supernatural strength causes the earth to shake. This is where earthquakes come from.

Is the following an example of a myth?
A princess falls asleep in the woods. She wakes up and realizes she has missed her family ball.