Intro to Myths, Fables, Legends, and Fairy Tales

What does the Greek work 'Mythos' mean?

• Make-believe

• Word of mouth

• From my own culture

• God-like

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

• True!

• No, that's Myths!

• No, that's Fables!

• No, that's Fairytales!

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.

• True!

• No, that's Myths!

• No, that's Legends!

• No, that's Fairytales!

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

• True!

• No, that's Myths!

• No, that's Legends!

• No, that's Fairytales!

Fairytales tend to focus on good and evil. There is almost always a good character and a bad character.

• True!

• No, that's Myths!

• No, that's Legends!

• No, that's Fairytales!

Which cultures have myths in their history?

• Mostly just the Greeks.

• Greek, Chinese and Indian cultures.

• Mainly European countries

• Almost every culture has myths.

Which of the following is not a real Greek legend?

• Theseus and the Minotaur

• Perseus and Medusa

• Stoker and the Vampire

• Odysseus and the Sirens

Which of the following is not an ancient god?

• Thor

• Lancelot

• Guanyin

• Zeus

Which of the following is not a real fable?

• The Honey Badger and the Snake

• The Tortoise and The Hare

• The Boy Who Cried Wolf

• Androcles and the Lion

Which of the following is not a real fairytale?

• Snow White and The Seven Dwarves

• Rapunzel

• The Elves and the Shoemaker

• The Pixies and the Guitar