Mythology and Folklore

What is one thing you enjoy about mythology or folklore? What is something you do not enjoy?

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What is the definition of a myth?

• traditional stories that explain beliefs, customs, or natural phenomena through the actions of gods or heroes

• the stories, traditions, sayings, and customs of a culture or a society

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What is the definition of Folklore?

• traditional stories that explain beliefs, customs, or natural phenomena through the actions of gods or heroes

• the stories, traditions, sayings, and customs of a culture or a society

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From your notes, list some examples of myths that we discussed earlier.

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From your notes, list some examples of folklore that we discussed earlier.

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Create a myth by drawing the main point of the story. Example: a god of fire creating a volcano, the god of water creating the ocean, the creator of worms creating the worms.

Your illustration must show HOW the person created these things. Be creative and have fun!

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