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1 World Myths & Folktales
Review

2 Overview of Myths & Folktales

3 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

4 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

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

6 Types of Folktales Legends Fables Tall Tales Fairytales Ghost stories

7 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

8 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

9 Vocabulary

10 Vocabulary Secular Non-religious

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

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

13 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

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

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

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