Myth:
-A story of unknown authorship that people
told in an attempt to answer
serious questions about how important
things began and occurred.
-Stories that explain natural occurrences
and express beliefs of right and wrong.
Uses of Myth:
-To explain natural phenomena or an
occurrence.
-To explain the creation of the world.
-To teach people moral lessons.
- To reveal values and customs
-To reveal the common hopes and fears of
mankind (such as death)
Elements
-Myths will often contain heroes, gods and goddesses, or tricksters
-Myths often contain magic or supernatural events
-Myths usually involve nature or the adventures of heroes, gods and goddesses, or tricksters.
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