Introduction to Mythology

What is a myth?

• A myth is a story written in the last hundred years.

• A myth is a traditional story that serves to explain some phenomenon of nature.

• A myth is a type of non-fiction writing.

• A myth is example of the science fiction genre.

What do myths represent?

• Myths represent facts.

• Myths represent the most popular stories in a country.

• Myths represent the beliefs and experiences of a culture.

• Myths represent only the beliefs of the Ancient Greeks.

True or False - Almost every culture has a mythology

• True

• False

What do myths often attempt to explain?

• Myths often attempt to explain why birds can fly.

• Myths often attempt to explain science.

• Myths often attempt to explain the weather.

• Myths often attempt to explain the mysteries of life.

What are gods?

• God are a beings conceived of as supernatural.

• Gods are beings conceived as having special powers over the lives and affairs of people and the course of nature.

• Gods are beings conceived of as immortal.

• All of the above

What is a demi-god?

• A demi-god is the same thing as a god or goddess.

• A demi-god is a monster from the Netflix show Stranger Things.

• A demi-god is a lesser god, a minor deity; the offspring of a human being and a god or goddess.

• A demi-god is another name for a god or goddess.

What does is mean if someone is mortal?

• Someone who is mortal will eventually die.

• Someone who is mortal can't get sick.

• Someone who is mortal will live forever.

• Someone who is mortal can't die in video games.

What makes gods immortal?

• Gods are immortal because they don't sunburn.

• Gods are immortal because they are deathless and live forever.

• Gods are immortal because they don't have to eat food.

• Gods are immortal because they are deathless.

Which of the following are examples of natural phenomena?

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Basketball shoes

• Flowers

• Tacos

True of False - Many gods are used in each myth.

• True

• False