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Stories From the Beginning of Time Myths Stories From the Beginning of Time

What is a myth? An ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, and heroes. It explains the view of a group of people

Which cultures have myths? Every culture has its own mythology Universal symbols and themes appear in different cultures’ myths Greek, Roman, Native American, Celtic, South American, African, and Norse mythology are examples of myths from different cultures

What are some characteristics of myths? Contain heroes and heroines Supernatural elements Gods and goddesses Explains a natural phenomenon Told orally (spoken)

Why did ancient people tell myths? To help explain the unexplainable To explain natural phenomenon To tell about their heroes To explain human nature To teach morals and values

Why do we still study mythology? To learn about ancient cultures As inspiration for the arts To teach values and morals For entertainment

What Myths Can You Think Of?

The word mythology is Greek in origin (etymology) Muthos= story Logo= speech or argument