Legends
Define a legend in your own words.
Legends are stories that people made up as well. However, legends are about real-life people and what they did. Generally, some of the facts are dramatically altered and the person the legend is about never really did what the story says.
Define oral tradition.
Stories that are told by a people, a tribe, a community, a family that have been handed down from generation to generation.
Why are facts in legends often exaggerated?
To make them more interesting and exciting
Who often tells oral tradition?
Often told by shamans or priests
What topics or mysteries did ancient cultures often explore through oral traditions? Give atleast 2.
How to explain the stars, the change in the seasons, or the nature of death – and the mysteries of their lives.
Give one example of a famous legend you know.
The Legend of Maria Makiling — A well-known Philippine legend about a guardian spirit who protects Mount Makiling and the surrounding forest, often helping villagers but sometimes punishing those who disrespect nature.
Provide one example of an oral tradition and briefly explain its purpose or significance.
The Iliad — An ancient Greek epic poem originally passed down orally, it tells the story of the Trojan War and reflects the values, beliefs, and heroic ideals of Greek culture.
Why are oral traditions important for communities?
These stories, songs, and ceremonies, retold and performed over generation. Established a communal mind, a collective authorship by the community.