Intro to Mythology

Myths are _____ stories.

• traditional

• non-fiction

• scary

• true

What do myths NOT explan?

• customs

• beliefs

• mysterious events

• truths

Since myths are stories, they still have common ____ elements. 

• history

• literary

• science

• math

Sometimes myths have a ____ that must overcome an obstacle or fulfill a quest.

• protagonist

• villain

• hero

• goddess

What does transformation mean?

• Optimus Prime

• A passive component that transfers electrical energy from one electrical circuit to another circuit, or multiple circuits

• Giant alien Autobots

• Usually magical in nature; can be a god, goddess, human, animal, etc.

Myths ___ a mysterious event, custom, or belief.

• deny

• explain

• contradict

• analyze

What DON'T myths include?

• magical creatures

• magical objects

• gods

• historical figures

The Lightning Thief is based on the mythology of which culture?

• Egypt

• Mayan

• Greek

• Hindu