Myths vs Legends

The story of Oisin, an Irish warrior, and Niamh, a Fairy Lady is a....

• Myth

• Legend

• Tall Tale

• None of these.

Choose the ways in which the stories of Johnny Appleseed and Sleepy Hollow are LEGENDS.

• Only Johnny Appleseed is a god from a Myth; the Headless Horseman is an exaggeration.

• Johnny Appleseed was an exaggerated character but became an American hero; Sleepy Hollow is a Myth.

• Johnny Appleseed was a fictional character but became an American hero; the Headless Horseman in Sleepy Hollow is a Cryptid.

• Both Johnny Appleseed and the Headless Horseman were possibly fictional characters who lived during a specific time in American history.

Why is the story of "Cupid & Psyche" a MYTH?

• It explains Love & Faithfulness; Cupid is a God.

• It explains Hatred & Anger; Psyche is a God.

• It explains why Thunder, Lightning, & Rain exist; neither characters are Gods.

• It explains why animals are present in the Zodiac; both characters are Gods.

In what way is the story of King Arthur a LEGEND?

• King Arthur may have been a fictional person who lived during the Medieval Times in England.

• It's not a Legend.

• King Arthur was a real person whose adventures were exaggerated.

• King Arthur was based on real kings who lived during Medieval Times in Wales.

The Sword in the Stone comes from what myth?

• The Creation Story

• The Legend of King Arthur

• Jack in the Giant's Newgrounds

• The Pearl

Marvel's The Eternals is an example of a

• Myth

• Legend

• Folktale

• Bedtime story

Answer explanation

Marvel's The Eternals comprises of characters who are all myths - Ikaris, Sprite, Thena, Gilgamesh, Sersi, Ajak, Makkari, Phastos, Druig and Kingo.

Robin Hood is an example of a

• Myth

• Legend

• Folktale

• Oral tradition

Answer explanation

Robin Hood is an example of a legend.

What was formerly used to explain natural phenomena like floods, snow, lightening etc?

• Myths

• Legends

• Tales by moonlight

• Story for the gods

Answer explanation

Myths were previously used to explain natural phenomena.

Similarities between myths and legends include

• They are not necessarily true

• They aim to teach a moral lesson

• They occur in a particular place

• They can both be used to escape the weather

• They are both of individuals whose existence is not proven.

Which of these statements are ALWAYS true?

• Myths and legends are based on facts

• Myths can explain natural phenomena like flooding

• Legends are evergreen

• In a myth or legend, the side of good is the winning side.

• A protagonist cannot have more than one enemy at a time.