Legends and Myths

What is a 'Myth'?

• A factual account of how a natural occurrence happened.

• A traditional story usually explaining a how something came to exist, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

• A made up story, usually from an ancient peoples, that was used only as a form of entertainment.

• A story about a person that has elements of truth but has been exaggerated in some way.

What is a 'Legend'?

• A traditional story about a person or peoples that is based on historical events that has been heavily exaggerated .

• A traditional story about the creation of a land-form that is based on historical events, but has been heavily exaggerated .

• An accurate account of a person and their deeds.

• A story about dragons, fairies, and wizards, with no facts at all.

Which of these are NOT elements of a myth?

• Gods and goddesses

• The characters always live happily ever after

• Explains how things were created

• They are based on evidence

• Contains magic and magical creatures

Which of these are NOT elements of a legend?

• They are about real people

• They are usually very exaggerated

• They focus on peoples accomplishments

• They do not contain monsters

Name the character in this Greek myth who met a tragic end:

• Icarus

• Daedalus

• Cupid

• Zeus

In the story of Theseus and the Minotaur why did the King of Athens make a deal with King Minos of Crete?

• To make money

• To frighten King Minos

• To keep the people of Athens safe

• To become more powerful

How did the King of Athens keep his word to King Minos?

• He shared the secrets of the Minotaur

• After 9 years, he sent 7 boys and 7 girls to be eaten by the Minotaur

• He told the King of Crete to stop sending his ships to Athens

• After 10 years the King of Athens went to fight the Minotaur

Describe the Minotaur

• Half bull and half lion

• Half man and half goat

• Half man and half bull

• half man and half dragon

According to the Dreamtime story, how did the Koala lose its tail?

• It was pulled off by a Kangaroo

• It got stuck in the tree

• It was a form of punishment for walking on the ground

• It was bitten off by a Dingo

Why were Kola and Kangaroo fighting in the first place?

• Koala made Kangaroo do all of the work and drank all of the water

• Kangaroo lied to Koala about how to get water

• Koala wanted to ride in Kangaroo's pouch because he was too slow

• Kangaroo kicked Koala because he was being lazy