1. Perspectives in Art Milito
Mythology & Art
Perspectives in Art
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2. What is a myth?
An invented story, idea, or concept, imaginary thing or person
Examples:
Thor, Zeus, Cupid, Aquaman

3. Features of Myths Often Contain Fictional Uses Symbolism
Creatures
Deities
Demigods
Fictional
Uses Symbolism
Traditional Narrative / Story Passed Down
Teaches a Lesson / Moral of the Story
Explains Something
Creation
Afterlife
Natural Phenomena
Rituals & Practices

4. What is a Legend?
Exaggerated stories about real people, places, objects, & events
Examples:
Headless Horseman, Robin Hood, Atlantis, Fountain of Youth, Shangri-La, etc.

5. Features of Legends Mostly Realistic
Based in truth & has some historical facts / elements to it
Exaggerated & distorted details & facts
Often Contains:
Heroes & Villains
Real people, places & things
Miracles
A Warning or Reminder

6. Myth or Legend?
Bigfoot

7. Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch)
Features:
Background Info:
Tall hairy creature
Apelike humanoid
Non-Aggressive
Mainly around the American Pacific North West (elsewhere too)
Several unconfirmed sightings
Other versions found in different cultures (Yeti)

8. Myth or Legend?
Tooth Fairy

9. Tooth Fairy Features: Background Info:
Small fairy
Either depicted as pretty or scary
Sneaks into kids rooms while asleep
Collects baby teeth in exchange for money
Tradition dates back to Norse culture
Other nerby cultures believed in burning baby teeth to avoid an eternal afterlife searching for them

10. Myth or Legend?
Loch Ness Monster

11. Loch Ness Monster (aka Nessie)
Features:
Background Info:
Dinosaur like creature
Long neck, big body, & flippers
Shy & reclusive
Scottish legend
Lives in the waters of Loch Ness
Many unconfirmed sightings

12. Myth or Legend?
Unicorn

13. Unicorns Features: Background Info: Horse body
Long single horn on forehead
Usually white
Magical powers
Benevolent creature
Featured in Greek, Biblical, & European mythology
Symbol of purity & rarity
Fantasy Creature

14. Think of 3 Mythical / Legendary Creatures of Your Own