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Another type of Folklore
Myth Another type of Folklore
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What is a Myth? Traditional story, passed down verbally
Explains an aspect of human nature/the world Cannot be PROVEN, does NOT mean FALSE Creation Myths Describe how life began Explain workings of the world Validate Customs Guide people through trials of life
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Lots of Different Myths-Same Characteristics
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#1 Explain how the world was created.
How did life begin?
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#2 Explain Natural Workings of the World
Why is there a sunset? Why are there northern lights? Why are there hurricanes? Why do the seasons change?
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#3 Validate Customs Why do we do the things we do? Healing rituals
Pow-wows Death ceremonies Marriage Customs
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#4 Guide People How should we act during challenging situations?
Death of a loved one Fighting with a family member
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Archetype An archetype is a reoccurring symbol or motif throughout literature that represents universal patterns of human nature. The most common type of archetype is a character archetype.
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As you read… Note mysteries of nature/creation explained by myth
Make inferences about the social values and customs of the Iroquois Details about creation/nature Social values/customs
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