What is a Myth?

What kind of story makes a myth?

• A story that is based on real life.

• A story that explains an event.

• A story that is non-fiction.

• A story that describes animal characteristics.

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A myth tries to explain:

• An event that occurred in the past.

• The name of the God.

• How to be kind to others.

• The laws behind society.

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A myth was both:

• mystery and darkness

• superstition and dreams

• education and entertainment

• fiction and fact

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The Greeks believed the Gods and Goddesses

• looked like them

• were monsters

• were aliens

• were giants

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Most Greeks believed the Gods

• were weak

• could fly

• had special powers

• could control the world

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How do mortals differ from the Greek Gods?

• The Greek Gods are smart!`

• The Greek Gods have riches.

• Mortals die.

• Immortals are better!

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Immortals have things mortals do not, which of the answers below does NOT show an ability of a God?

• The ability to breathe underwater.

• The ability to live in the underworld.

• The ability to control lightning and thunder.

• The ability to ride a horse.

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