Legends Myths Fables

Which of the following best defines a myth?

• a movie that involves the retelling of true events.

• a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

• a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.

• A made up story that is not believed at all.

Check the features of a legend

• Gods and goddesses

• historically true

• mythical creatures

• heroic characters

What distinguishes a fable from other folk tales?

• A moral

• mythical creatures

• Gods and Goddesses

• A brave hero

What is one of the purposes of a myth?

• to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

• to sell lots of copies and make money.

• To make people cry

• to make people laugh

What is the purpose of a legend?

• To teach people a lesson.

• To explain a natural phenomenon.

• To scare people

• To provide information about the way a particular people lived, and what they believed.

What is the purpose of a fable?

• to sell lots of copies and make money.

• to teach people a lesson

• To provide information about the way a particular people lived, and what they believed.

• To explain a natural phenomenon.

Is the following an example of a myth, legend or fable?

A goddess loses her magical powers and cries tears of sadness down onto the Earth. This is where rain comes from.

• Myth

• Legend

• Fable

Is the following an example of a myth, legend or fable?

A brave hero journeys across the seas to fight an evil King.

• myth

• fable

• legend

What are the features of a myth?

• It has animal characters and is based on fact.

• They include gods/goddesses and explain nature

• They are long, narrative poems with rhythm and rhyme.

Identify the features of a legend.

• They have a historical hero who is usually strong and undertakes a difficult challenge.

• It has a moral and animal characters.

• They include gods/goddesses