Greek Mythology Review

What is a myth?

• ​is an extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero.

• A traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people. The purpose of myths is to account for the origins of something, how the world works, or cultural beliefs. In many myths, the main characters are gods or demi-gods and the story may have some religious meaning or background.

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What is a folktale?

• ​a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

• a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or wise, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in nature.”

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What is a tall tale?

• ​a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

• ​is an extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero.

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What is a moral?

• ​a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

• a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or wise, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in nature.”

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Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to ...

• teach his son to fly
• be more like the gods
• escape from the island of Crete
• show that he was an ingenious artist

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What did Daedalus and Icarus want most?

• To escape the tower
• To escape the island
• To fly to Crete
• To fly like gods

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How did Daedalus and Icarus accomplish their goal?

• Daedalus made wings for himself and his son.
• Daedalus constructed a labyrinth.
• Daedalus made a deal with King Minos.
• Daedalus built a boat out of floating wood.

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What would be the BEST lesson learned from the Daedalus and Icarus myth?

• Always listen to your parents
• Being trapped is no fun
• Actions have consequences (good or bad)
• Bald men are hotter than men with hair. 

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Daedalus was an inventor.

• True
• False

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King Minos wanted to kill the Minotaur.

• True
• False

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