"What Is Myth?" Review Notes #2

Why has the establishment of a single, comprehensive definition of myth proved impossible to attain?

• Because myths are too old to define.

• Because no one definition can satisfactorily embrace all the various kinds of stories.

• Because myths are not important enough to define.

• Because myths are only relevant to certain cultures.

What is one reason why no single definition of myth can be established?

• Myths are too complex to understand.

• Myths are not studied enough.

• No one definition can embrace all the various kinds of stories that can be classed as myths.

• Myths are only relevant to ancient cultures.

From which language is the word "myth" derived?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

Which of the following is NOT a qualification that some add to the definition of a myth?

• Be a "traditional" tale or story

• Has value to a culture

• Derived from the Greek word mythos

What does the Greek word "mythos" mean?

• Legend or fable

• Tale or story

• History or record

• Poem or song

What is a myth?

• A factual account of historical events

• A legendary story that explains the beliefs of a group of people, or their idea about nature

• A scientific theory about the natural world

• A modern-day fictional story

When were myths created?

• After the establishment of organized religion

• During the modern era

• Before organized religion

• In the 20th century

What is a myth?

• A factual account of historical events

• A legendary story that explains the beliefs of a group of people, or their idea about nature

• A scientific theory about the natural world

• A modern fictional story

When were myths created?

• After the establishment of organized religion

• During the industrial revolution

• Before organized religion

• In the 20th century

What do myths always involve?

• The natural world

• The supernatural

• Historical events

• Scientific facts