Culture and Mythology Vocabulary

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Which of the following best defines a myth? A made up story that is not believed at all. a movie that involves the retelling of true events. a traditional story, explaining a natural phenomenon, and typically involving gods/goddesses or supernatural events. a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.

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a traditional story, explaining a natural phenomenon, and typically involving gods/goddesses or supernatural events.

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What is one of the purposes of a myth?

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to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

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What does the Greek word 'Mythos' mean?

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Word or story

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Legends are stories made up to explain how the world works e.g. why hurricanes happen or how the world began to exist.

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No, that's Myths!

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Fables usually follow the story of one hero and tell all about that person's adventures. Some parts of the story might be made up or exaggerated.

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No, that's Legends!

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Fables try to teach us a lesson. There is a moral to the story.

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True!

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Which cultures have myths in their history?

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Almost every culture has myths.

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Myths were part of the _____ of ancient civilizations.

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religion

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______ myths explain how the universe, earth and people came to be.

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Creation

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What is a myth?

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A myth is a story that tells how something in nature came to be.