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World Myths & Folktales Review

Overview of Myths & Folktales

Definition of a Myth A Myth is… Myths are stories… An anonymous, traditional story that explains a belief, custom, or mysterious natural phenomenon. Myths are stories… About beginnings Are the world’s oldest stories Told by word of mouth Regarded as “sacred” by people Most have a religious purpose

Seven Purposes of Myths Myths explain… The creation of the world and the universe Human condition Natural phenomenon Nature of gods and goddesses Religious rituals Historical events Myths teach… Moral lessons

Definition of a Folktale Folktales are stories… Told by the common people Mostly told for entertainment Some may teach values

Types of Folktales Legends Fables Tall Tales Fairytales Ghost stories

Comparing Myths & Folktales Myths are stories… About beginnings Are the world’s oldest stories Told by word of mouth Regarded as “sacred” by people Most have a religious purpose Folktales are stories… Told by the common people Mostly told for entertainment Some may teach values

How Folktales Are Different From Myths Are non-religious Feature magic or transformations Include heroes (everyday people) Include gods/goddesses, but they are not central characters

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Secular Non-religious

Vocabulary Origin Myth Purpose: Stories explaining how things came to be. Purpose: To tell people about the beginnings of their families.

Vocabulary Archetype Example Recurring patterns, themes, or ideas in literature Always have the same meaning Example Criminals wear black clothing

Vocabulary Mythic Hero Example Has a remarkable birth or childhood Often the offspring of a god and a human being Super strength or superpowers Example Superman, Spiderman

Vocabulary Folk Hero Example Ordinary person Most are clever and resourceful Example Harry Potter, Batman

Vocabulary Quest A journey taken in search of something of great value Search for a person Search for a treasure or magical charm