Definitions
A traditional story that explains natural events, beliefs, or cultural traditions.
Myth
The king of the gods who controls thunder and lightning.
Zeus
A giant hairy creature said to live in forests in North America
Bigfoot
The Rainbow Serpent appears in these traditional stories.
Dreamtime
This edible character loves his gumdrop buttons
Gingerbread man
A magical story that often includes princesses, witches, or talking animals.
Fairy tale
The goddess of wisdom and strategy, often linked to an owl.
Athena
A many-headed monster from Greek mythology.
Hydra
Thor comes from the myths of this region in northern Europe
Scandinavia/Norse
Pandora’s curiosity caused her to open a jar or box that released these into the world.
evils/troubles/suffering
A story passed down about a real or imagined hero, often exaggerated over time.
Legend
The god of the Underworld.
Hades
At the end of its life cycle this mythical bird is said to burst into flames and be reborn.
Phoenix
Dragons are often symbols of luck and power in this country’s mythology.
China
Moana’s mission is to return the heart of this goddess.
Te Fiti
A short story that teaches a moral or life lesson, often using animals as characters.
Fable
What part of Prometheus did the birds eat as part of his punishment?
Liver
A creature made from different animals, including a lion, goat, and snake.
Chimera
This German story is about an imp who spins straw into gold in exchange for a woman's firstborn child.
Rumpelstiltskin
This giant wooden object helped the Greeks enter Troy.
Trojan horse
A simple story used to teach a religious or moral lesson.
Parable
The god of blacksmiths known as Zeus’ handyman.
Hephaestus
The fearsome, multi-headed hound in Greek mythology that guards the entrance to the Underworld
Cerberus
In Egypt this creature is said to guard the pyramids
Sphinx
This king turned everything he touched into gold.
King Midas