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Mythological Terms

Familiarize yourself with essential mythological terms crucial for excelling in class. Explore the definition and importance of mythology, which encompasses traditional tales from diverse cultures, expressed through oral and written forms throughout history. Delve into the concepts of myths as imaginative narratives that explain natural phenomena, legends that combine truth and exaggeration about heroes and events, and folk tales, which entertain and teach lessons through fictional stories often involving the supernatural. Master these terms to enhance your understanding of mythology.

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Mythological Terms

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  1. Mythological Terms These terms are important to know in order to succeed in class.

  2. Mythology = A body of traditional tales of a particular people • A. Originally told orally, but later passed on in written form • B. Extends from prehistoric times to today--timeless • C. Found all over the world—universal ______________________________________

  3. Myth • Humanity’s seeking for explanation of the phenomena of nature • A. Imaginative stories before there were known scientific explanations • B. Sometimes used to explain rituals ______________________________________

  4. Legend • Usually TRUE stories that are exaggerated • A. Frequently deal with heroes who may or may not have accomplished great deeds • B. Frequently deal with REAL events—with a twist ______________________________________

  5. Folk Tale or Fairy Tale • Generally totally fiction—to amuse, entertain, or teach a lesson • A. Frequently includes the supernatural • B. Usually deals with common people (folk) _____________________________________

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