Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

What Do You Know about Myths?

Published byKylie Chapman Modified over 11 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "What Do You Know about Myths?"— Presentation transcript:

1 What Do You Know about Myths?

2 Write: What do you think of when you hear the following names.
Zeus Venus Cupid Hercules Achilles

3 Brainstorm and Discuss: What myths do you know?
(sample responses) The Twelve Labors of Hercules White Buffalo Woman The Cyclops Arachne

4 Which of the following stories are myths? What makes them a myth?
Theseus and the Minotaur The Odyssey Pygmalion The Tortoise and the Hare Pandora’s Box Romeo and Juliet The Trojan Horse Paul Bunyan The Coyote

5 Make a Venn Diagram: What are the characteristics of each of the kinds of stories below?
Myths Fables Have a moral Have gods and goddesses Explain nature Have supernatural events Handed down over time Often written by a specific person Have animals Have folk heroes Tall Tales Old Stories

6 Think about These Questions
Why do people have myths? Why do different cultures have similar myths? Are myths important?

Download ppt "What Do You Know about Myths?"

Similar presentations

Folktales Tall Tale Legend Myth Fable. Traditional Literature- Fable The characters are usually animals that have human qualities. One animal usually.

Folktales Tall Tale Legend Myth Fable. Traditional Literature- Fable The characters are usually animals that have human qualities. One animal usually.
CClue #1 It has characters CClue #2 The tortuous and the hair. CClue #3 It usually teaches a lesson. GGenre- Fable.

CClue #1 It has characters CClue #2 The tortuous and the hair. CClue #3 It usually teaches a lesson. GGenre- Fable.
Myths, Fairytale, Tall Tales, Legends, and Fables Be an Expert!

Myths, Fairytale, Tall Tales, Legends, and Fables Be an Expert!
Folklore: Traditions and customs that people pass from generation to generation, such as stories, dances, games, arts, crafts, and celebrations.

Folklore: Traditions and customs that people pass from generation to generation, such as stories, dances, games, arts, crafts, and celebrations.
Elements of Folktales.

Elements of Folktales.
Elements of Literature folktales. You will be learning about the following folktales: 1.Fables 2.Myths 3.Legends 4.Fairy tales 5.Tall tales.

Elements of Literature folktales. You will be learning about the following folktales: 1.Fables 2.Myths 3.Legends 4.Fairy tales 5.Tall tales.
Greek Mythology and Literature

Greek Mythology and Literature
Fables, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends

Fables, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends
Gods and Goddesses The Creation of Mankind The Heros The Myths- True or False VocabularyWild Card $100$100$100$100$100$100 $200$200$200$200$200$200 $300$300$300$300$300$300.

Gods and Goddesses The Creation of Mankind The Heros The Myths- True or False VocabularyWild Card $100$100$100$100$100$100 $200$200$200$200$200$200 $300$300$300$300$300$300.
Fables Definition: A brief story that sets forth some pointed statement of truth Origin: Found in almost every country Handed down from generation to generation.

Fables Definition: A brief story that sets forth some pointed statement of truth Origin: Found in almost every country Handed down from generation to generation.
Mythology is body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.

Mythology is body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.
Introduction to Folk Literature. Definition of Folk Literature Before writing, people were telling stories, reciting poetry, and singing songs about their.

Introduction to Folk Literature. Definition of Folk Literature Before writing, people were telling stories, reciting poetry, and singing songs about their.
Folk Literature Sometimes called folklore. Usually doesn’t have a single, identifiable author. Begins with oral tradition, not written down, so there may.

Folk Literature Sometimes called folklore. Usually doesn’t have a single, identifiable author. Begins with oral tradition, not written down, so there may.
Myths, Folk Tales, Fables, and Fairy Tales How are they similar and different? Adapted from: Kim Denney by Stephanie Helton.

Myths, Folk Tales, Fables, and Fairy Tales How are they similar and different? Adapted from: Kim Denney by Stephanie Helton.
Traditional Literature By: Crystal Waugh April 25, 2008 ENH/EDU 291 Final.

Traditional Literature By: Crystal Waugh April 25, 2008 ENH/EDU 291 Final.
Genres: Vocabulary for Unit 4. Myths  Tales that explain the actions of gods, goddesses, and the heroes who interact with them.  These stories often.

Genres: Vocabulary for Unit 4. Myths  Tales that explain the actions of gods, goddesses, and the heroes who interact with them.  These stories often.
GENRES OF FANTASY FROM THE ORAL TRADITION The stories we tell reflect who we are.

GENRES OF FANTASY FROM THE ORAL TRADITION The stories we tell reflect who we are.
Exploring theme and genre through different contexts… ORAL TRADITION.

Exploring theme and genre through different contexts… ORAL TRADITION.
$100 $500 $400 $200 $300 $200 $300 $500 $400 Gods Folktales & Legends True or False Goddesses Myths CLICK HERE FOR FINAL JEOPARDY.

$100 $500 $400 $200 $300 $200 $300 $500 $400 Gods Folktales & Legends True or False Goddesses Myths CLICK HERE FOR FINAL JEOPARDY.
Themes in the Oral Tradition Language Arts 7. Characteristics Oral tradition – the sharing of stories, cultures, and ideas by word of mouth. Oral tradition.

Themes in the Oral Tradition Language Arts 7. Characteristics Oral tradition – the sharing of stories, cultures, and ideas by word of mouth. Oral tradition.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google