Ancient mythology & contemporary mythology By Simon Montgomery-Ruel.
Mythology
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MythologyAugust 30-31
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MythologyA category of writing is
called Genre. Mythology falls in the category or genre of Folklore.
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FolktalesGenerally know to be FictitiousAbout a specific geographical
areaOften has magic
Examples: Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed
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LegendsStory based on a historic event,
fact, or personNot typically moralLimited involvement of gods and
supernatural forcesExamples: King Author and the Knights of the Round Table, Atlantis
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FablesEmphasis on the moral of
the storyAnimals often talk
Examples: The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Tortoise and the Hare
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MythsExplain how things began or
why they happenInvolve Gods and the
supernaturalReflect the cultural beliefs of a
particular peopleExamples: The Odyssey, The Iliad
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What you should know about Myths:
cultures create myths to explain their origins
all cultures use myths to preserve and spread values and traditions
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What you should know about Myths:
similar myths exist in every culture
differences in creation myths reflect the uniqueness of each culture
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What you should learn about Myths:
How do different cultures explain how the world begun?
How do different peoples explain how man was created?
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What you should learn about Myths:
What are the similarities and differences in creation myths from around the world?
What unique cultural traits are revealed in myths?
What can we learn about ourselves through myths?
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Purposes of Myths:
Myths grant continuity and stability to a culture.
Myths present guidelines for living.
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Purposes of Myths:
Myths explain the unexplained.
Myths offer role models.