Intro to Greek Myths

Introduction to MYTHOLOGY

Grade 6- Social Studies

Open Ended

Make a list of what you know about the following:

Myths

Ancient Gods & Goddess

Greece

Mythology

A myth is a story about heroes or supernatural beings.

It explains natural phenomena, like rain or human behavior, like love.

What is a MYTH?

Poll

I have read or know about a few myths from ancient civilizations.

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

• Maybe? I don't know if its a myth though.

Multiple Choice

Mythology is from WHICH civilization:

• Greece

• China

• Native American

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

Mythology is a _______ about heroes or supernatural beings.

What is the supernatural?

The supernatural are things that cannot be explained by reason.

This includes elements like ghosts and vampires, but also explains certain aspects of different major religions For example: life after death.

A myth can....

have FACTUAL origins be PURELY fiction

Subject | Subject

A myth can be....

from major religions.

Major religions can be considered mythological for their supernatural explanations of the world but those stories are not necessarily believed to be not real by its followers

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• Where did humans come from?

• What is love?

• Why is there evil in the world?

provide answers to questions

• Why is the sky blue?

• What is rain?

• How does the sun move through the sky?

explain the unexplainable

Why were myths created?

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Multiple Choice

Myths come from which civilization?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Native American

• All of the above

Open Ended

Something I still wonder about mythology is...

Fill in the Blank

A myth is a ______ about heroes and supernatural beings.