MYTHS & LEGENDS Are they the same?.

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MYTHS & LEGENDS Are they the same?

MYTHOLOGY Mythology is the study of myths. Mythology is a collection of traditional stories that express the beliefs or values of a group of people All cultures have same type of myths (Greeks, Romans, Germanic, Mayan, etc.) The same myths can often be found in different parts of the world: creation of the world, creation of humankind…

MYTHS Myths are poetic stories that explain natural phenomena or important events. They are led by heroic or divine personages A myth help groups of people identify themselves and define their values. It helps validate social order and provides a moral code by which to live.

When we study myths… … we can learn how a culture thought, lived, and expressed themselves. HISTORY can tell you facts about a people, but MYTH shows you the personality, their beliefs, fears, and hopes.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A MYTH They are sacred They use the supernatural You may encounter different versions of stories. No one can say that one version of a story is “right” and the others “wrong.” To understand myths, one must look beyond the literal translation. Instead, you should study the symbols and ideas.

EXAMPLES OF MYTHS Ancient Myths Gilgamesh (Mesopotamia) Osiris reborn (Egypt) Homer’s Iliad – Troyan war (Greece) Popol Vuh (Mayan creation) Yggdrasil, the tree of life (Germanic) Modern-day myths have many components of ancient/classic myths, as in the following: Star Wars Lord of the Rings Superman Finding Nemo Monsters Inc.

MYTHOLOGY IN MODERN DAY SOCIETY Mythology is everywhere! Many companies/groups/corporations take their name, logo or theme from ancient mythology. Below are just a few: Ajax: Greek warrior in the Trojan war who “cleaned up” in battle (household cleaner) Trojan Horse: the Greek hid in it to attack Troy from the inside (computer virus) Nike: Winged goddess of victory who can run and fly at great speeds (shoes/apparel)

MYTHOLOGY IN MODERN DAY SOCIETY There are many words/expressions that are derived from ancient myths Achilles’ heel Achilles: Greek hero of the Trojan War who was said to be invulnerable on all his body except for his heel. It is said that he was killed in battle by an arrow to his heel Herculean strength Hercules: Roman name for Heracles, the greatest Greek hero

MYTHS VS. LEGENDS Considered true sacred stories that happened in the distant past Main character is often non-human Story is timeless, events are symbolic Considered true stories that happened in the more recent past Main character is usually human Story told has historical information/value

EXAMPLES OF LEGENDS King Arthur & the Knights of the Round Table Robin Hood The Legend of Sleepy Hollow “La Llorona”

URBAN LEGEND It’s a form modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true. They often possess horror implications that are believable to their audience.

EXAMPLES OF URBAN LEGENDS Only two people in Coca-Cola company know the formula. Walt Disney corpse is frozen. The girl of the road curve. Chain letters.