Myth Characteristics

One characteristic is that it contains Gods ad Goddesses

• Legend

• Myth

• Fables

• Fairy Tales

It explains why something is the way it is....

• Myth

• Fable

• Fairy Tale

• FolkTale

Which of the following best defines a myth?

• a story that is made up and not to be believed at all.

• 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 movie that involves the retelling of true events.

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

True or false, two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilites.

• true

• false

What is one characteristic of a myth?

• Has trickery

• Has animals that talk like humans

• A true story

• Has Gods and Goddesses

What is a Myth?

• A story that uses gods and goddesses to explain a belief, or natural occurrence.

• A story that begins with, "Once Upon a Time..."

• A story that rhymes and contains stanzas.

Characters in myths are often:

• gods

• goddesses

• supernatural beings

• all of the above

Myths have gods and goddesses as the main characters.

• True

• False

What is a myth?

• A nonfiction story that shares facts and takes place in the present

• A fictional story that takes place in the past and includes Gods, Goddesses, and magical creatures

• A story about animals, friends, and family with real events

How do we know this story is a myth?

• It is about two women.

• It is about an old lady and a young girl.

• It is about a goddess and a young girl.

• It is about a spider.