Usually has animals as characters (personification)

Folk Tales based on real events

A traditional or legendary story, that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature.

Stories that have been passed down for so long some information may be true, and some may not be true.

King Arthur

Gods and Goddesses

"Hercules" and "Perseus and Medusa"

Often teaches a lesson or explains natural phenomena

Usually set in America long ago

Before written language this was the only way to preserve the history and culture of a group of people.

Legends are stories made up to explain how the world works e.g. why hurricanes happen or how the world began to exist.

Fables usually follow the story of one hero and tell all about that person's adventures. Some parts of the story might be made up or exaggerated.

Fables try to teach us a lesson. There is a moral to the story.

Which cultures have myths in their history?

Which of the following is not a real Greek legend?

Which of the following is not a real fable?

What does the Greek work 'Mythos' mean?

Which type usually features gods/goddesses?

Which type features characters that were real historical figures, but their deeds have been exaggerated?

Which type features a moral or lesson at the end?

Which type features plants, animals, forces of nature, and/or inanimate objects as characters?

Which type is used to explain a mystery of nature or how things came to be?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fable?

What is the primary purpose of a myth?