MYTHS

1. A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

1.1. Characteristics of myths

1.1.1. –Gods and goddesses who interact with humans. – Gods and goddesses in disguise. – They reflect the characteristics of the culture that created them. –Magical or supernatural explanations for events. – Characters experience a transformation or change

1.1.1.1. The purpose of myths

1.1.1.1.1. –To explain how something came to be. –To teach a moral lesson. – To explain a historical event. – To reveal common hopes and feelings

2. There are different types of myths. They incluye:

2.1. Creator myths

2.1.1. Creation myths describe how the earth or group of people came to be.

2.2. Nature myths

2.2.1. Nature myths describe why something in nature is the way it is.

2.3. Hero myths

2.3.1. Hero myths describe the quest of a hero or heroine.

2.4. Greek and roman myths

2.4.1. Greek and roman myths describe the actions of gods and goddesses.