In the Beginning
What is the meaning of the Greek word mythos.
The story of the people.
The mighty heroes of myth serve as what for their culture?
Role models
What is the purpose of a Creation Myth?
To explain how the world began
Myths give us a glimpse into what type of cultures?
Ancient ones, different from our own
How were myths passed down for generations
orally
What is fantastical about the settings of many myths?
Myths occur in far-off places or different times
What do the Tricksters in Trickster Tales represent?
They represent disruption, mischief, and humor.
How can myths help us as we live our lives?
They can teach us life lessons.
What do myths explain
Why the world works the way it does
What is polytheism?
A belief in many gods.
he mighty heroes of the Hero Myths serve as what for their culture?
Role Models
Apart from their deeper meaning, why have myths survived for so long?
They are entertaining stories.
What do myths teach
Life lessons
How are the gods in myth often anthropomorphic?
They have human-like appearances and personalities.
What is a quest?
A journey with a goal
Where are three places you can find allusions to mythology?
Language, literature, art, and pop culture
What does the word mythology literally mean?
“The study of myth”
What do monsters in myth symbolize?
Chaos and Fear
What questions do Creation Myths try to answer?
Questions about life and the universe
What is a synonym for Allusion?
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