Characteristics of a Myth

Eight Characteristics of a Myth Myths attempt to explain a natural phenomenon Myths have many gods The gods and heroes are superhuman beings Gods have human-like emotions Myth contain magic Gods often appear in disguises Good is rewarded and evil is punished Myths contain violence

Directions Read The Face in the Pool (Echo and Narcissus) with a partner. In your notebook record Echo and Narcissus. Find examples of five of the characteristics of a myth in the story and record them in your journal. Example: Natural Phenomenon = This story explains ___________________ Gods have human-like emotions = In this story the god (goddess) acts ______________________________________