Definitions
What is a myth?
A story that explains beliefs or origins of something
What does a creation story explain
how the world was formed
What did Midas wish for?
gold touch
Who is Idun
Goddess associated with apple
Who is Zeus
God of heavens/lighting
Why is mythology?
The STUDY of myths and culture
What two entities fought in the Greek creation story?
Gods and Titans
What was the result of his wish?
He turned EVERYTHING to gold
What was special about the apples
Gave youth
Who is Loki
Trickster
What is a historical myth?
A myth with a historical story connect to it
What type of thing created the world in the Norse creation story?
Ymir and his body/sweat
What major issue arose from this? (NEED THREE)
He could not drink, eat, or touch anyone
Why were these so important to gods?
Without them, gods were mortal
Who is Cronus
What is a psychological myth?
a myth that has a hero that changes over time. Search for values
How many worlds were in the Native American Creation story?
Four
What is the theme of Midas?
Greed can have consequences and wealth is not as important as things that truly matter
What trick did Loki play to get the woman to smile
a game with animals
Who is Persephone
Goddess that causes winter
What is a etiological myth?
A myth that explains something about the world
What is the PURPOSE of a creation story?
to reveal values, beliefs, and natural relationships
How did Midas reverse the curse?
Dipped his hands
What does the story show about Norse culture?
the importnace of the gods, the power they held, and the importance of special objects