MYTHS

A myth is:

• Narratives with the purpose of explaining different aspects of the world and the living beings that inhabit it

• A proven scientific fact.

• A current news story.

• A lyrical poem.

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Where did the Mexicas establish their ancient city of Tenochtitlán?

• In the Yucatán Peninsula

• In an island were they found an Eagle standing above a prickly pear devouring a serpent.

• On the Gulf Coast of Mexico

• In the Sierra Madre Occidental

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Myths give purpose to:

• They give purpose to reality and are a fundamental part of religion and identity to the population.

• Modern technology

• Mathematical laws

• Sports

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The protagonists of myths are:

• humans, animals, gods, demigods, or characters that eventually become gods, they face and solve a series of problems and challenges that end up successfully in their favor.

• Domestic animals

• Common people

• Inanimate objects

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What are archetypes?

• Common elements worldwide.

• Study techniques for memory.

• Scientific theories about evolution.

• Ancient languages of communication.

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Myths can change over time.

• Yes, altough their common structure is permanent.

• No

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Myths are created by:

• Scientists

• Modern writers

• They’re anonymous and are atribute to a collectivity.

• Politicians

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Myths are situated:

• In a precise historical time and place

• In an indeterminate time and place

• In the present

• In the future

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What are myths about?

• About real and proven facts.

• They explain the origin of beings that live in our earth or about unanimated objects like Fire. They also deal with the foundation or origin of a population.

• About mathematical rules.

• About current news.

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Currently, myths still exist in society.

• Of course, in many communities people still tell myths.

• No

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