Definitions
What is a myth?
A traditional story that often explains the world, nature, or gods.
The story of Mulan comes from which country?
China
What creature is said to breathe fire and have wings?
Dragons
A story with animals that teaches a lesson is called a what?
A fable
Who lost a glass slipper at a royal ball?
Cinderella
What is a legend?
A traditional story about a person or event that may be partly based on truth.
The legend of King Arthur is connected to which country?
England/ Britain
What creature has the body of a lion and the head of a human?
The Sphinx
A traditional story passed down through generations is called a what?
Legend
Who is the legendary king who is said to have ruled Camelot?
King Arthur
What is a fable?
A short story, often with animals, that teaches a lesson.
Anansi, the clever spider, comes from traditional stories from which part of the world?
Africa
What mythical creature is half-human and half-horse?
A centaur
Which type of story often has magic, castles and “Once upon a time”?
Fairy Tales
In the story of Robin Hood, what is Robin famous for doing?
Helping the poor / taking from the rich to give to the poor
What is a fairy tale?
A traditional story involving magic and imaginary characters.
The Rainbow Serpent is an important figure in the stories of which Indigenous people?
Aboriginal Australians
What creature is said to turn people to stone when they look directly at it?
Medusa
Which type of story often explains nature, gods, or how the world began?
Myths
In Greek mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?
Poseidon
Name one difference between a myth and a fable.
Myths often explain nature or involve gods; fables teach a lesson.
Dangun is traditionally said to be the founder of which country?
Korea
What legendary sea monster is described as having many tentacles?
The Kraken
A story about a real or possibly real person that has been changed or exaggerated over time is usually called a what?
Legends
In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the Sun?
Icarus