Animalisitc Myths
The GODS
Create Your Own Myth!
Halloween Mythological Legends
100
What animal held a special place in ancient Egyptian culture, revered for their grace, hunting skills, and symbolic significance. And make sure not run one over unless you want bad luck.
cat
100
What Mountain do the Greek Gods live above?
Olympus.
100
After your myth is created, it's passed down in a Oral Tradition, meaning they are passed down in what way?
verbal or speaking
100
What nocturnal creature, often associated with vampires and Halloween, was believed in some cultures to be a harbinger of death if it entered a home.
a bat
200
What legendary mythical creatures originate in Japanese mythology and folklore?
Dragons
200
Who is this?
Ra was the Egyptian god of the sun, light, warmth, and growth.
200
Your myth must come with a moral or theme. And these teach the listeners about how to live their lives. In a sense, they give them set of rules that guide a person or group of people on how to act in a way that is considered right or good. This is more simply known as a MORAL _____.
A moral code
200
This ghostly figure, known for her iconic white dress and haunting wails, is said to roam the earth searching for her lost children, especially during the Halloween season.
La Llorrona
300
what cat family animal (and brand of car) is a powerful symbol of strength, courage, and the underworld, making it an important figure in Mayan mythology. Hint: It's also a
Jaguar
300
What hero of the Trojan War dipped in the River Styx for invincibility, except for the heel by which he causesd his defeat.
Achilles!
300
Your myth's characters needs a transformation of some kind. What's the word that means....
a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
metamorphasis
300
This Halloween figure, known for carrying a flaming pumpkin head, rides through the night searching for his lost head in a famous Washington Irving tale.
the headless Horseman
400
What type of bird symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, and the ability to see the future in NORSE mythology. They are often seen as messengers between the gods and humans.
Raven
400
Who is god of the afterlife and the judge of the dead, he is often depicted with a jackal head and is associated with mummification and funerary rites.
Anubis
400
Your myths should include gods, goddesses, heroes, and family members. if you're choosing to have non-god characters, what type of person would you call them? Hint: it's also ONE of the words in a famous combat fighting video game series.
mortal
400
Who is this legend we learned about lasy week?
Stingy Jack!
500
Considered sacred and a symbol of wealth, strength, and motherhood, what animals are revered in Hindu culture.
Cow
500
Hades, the god of the underworld is often depicted with dog named Cerberus. How many heads does Cerebus have?
500
The foundation of Norse creation mythology lies in the story of Ymir, who was later killed by the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve, and whose body was used to create the world. What type of monster was Ymir?
A frost giant
500
According to Scottish folklore, what term refers to a mischievous spirit that plays tricks on humans, particularly during the Halloween season, often associated with the concept of "trick or treat." It's also a tasty dessert.
a Brownie?
