Mythology
What is a purpose of Mythology?
Shaping Cultural Identity
sharing cultural values,
explaining cultural practices
understanding humanity
What is a characteristic of legends that keeps them rooted in reality?
historical basis
Which myth is responsible for causing Ragnarök?
Fenrir
Which cultures creation story involves Fire and ice colliding, creating the giant Ymir.
Norse
What is the first step in the passing down of myths?
Ancient Myths/Oral tradition
Who is the god of gods in Greek Mythology?
Zeus
What type of figures are the primary focus of legends?
Heroic Figures
Who is the messenger of wealth and prosperity?
Kirin/Qilin
Which creation story involves: The universe began as a cosmic egg containing chaos.
Chinese
What type of myth explains the origin of the world and the beginning of humanity?
Creation Myths
What is the name of the end of the world in Greek Mythology?
Ragnarok
What type of lessons or impact do legends attempt to leave on society?
moral & social lessons
What does Baba Yaga do to people who seek her out that are deemed unworthy of her wisdom?
Eats them
Which creation story involves: Sky father Rangi and earth mother Papa were locked in an embrace.
Maori
What is the earliest known mythology?
Mesopotamian
Name this characteristic of a myth:
Conveys moral and cultural lessons, offering insights into proper behavior, ethical choices, and the consequences of actions?
lessons and morals
What are legends meant to do as they are passed on from generation to generation?
reinforcing cultural ideals,
reflecting historical realities
transmission of cultural heritage
teaching moral & ethical lessons
Who is the myth that recreated the world from the ashes of a previous world?
Quetzalcoatl
Which Creation story involves: The world began with four different worlds stacked on top of each other.
Navajo
What stories are created using inspiration from mythology but are rooted in some type of history or reality?
Legends
What is an Aetiological Myth?
Explain the origins of things like natural phenomena, rituals, or social customs.
What is the most important difference between Legends and Mythology?
realism & history
Which myth was known for protecting homes from diseases?
Bastet
Which creation story involves: He poured sand onto the waters and released a hen to scatter it, forming the earth.
Yoruba
Which era does research suggest that Mythology started?
Paleolithic