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    Elements of Myth

    What kind of story do you think a


    myth is?

    Name some myths that


    you know
    What do you think are the
    differences between a myth, a
    folktale and a fairytale?
    What are myths?
    Myths are ancient stories about the early
    history of a people and their explanations of
    some natural or social phenomenon that
    typically involve supernatural beings and
    events.
    What purposes do myths serve?
    Then Now?
    1. To explain how things came Myths are as relevant to us today
    to be as they were to the ancients.
    2. To teach lessons or values Myths answer timeless questions
    and serve as a compass to each
    3. To unify a group or define a
    generation. The myths of lost
    group's identity paradise, for example, give people
    4. To explain social or religious hope that by living a virtuous life,
    rituals they can earn a better life in the
    5. To entertain hereafter.
    ELEMENTS OF MYTH

    characters, setting, conflict,


    plot, and resolution
    CHARACTHERS
    1. Some myths address a philosophical or
    religious or
    existential
    concern, like:
    ● mortality
    ● fate
    ● the purpose/
    meaning of life
    Elements of Myth
    Some myths recount
    the adventures of gods,
    goddesses, and heroes
    (and typically heroes
    with divine lineage)
    Elements of Myth
    7. Some myths include
    elements of deities
    who are disguised to
    not reveal their true
    form.
    Some myths include gods
    and goddesses who, while
    immortal and divine, feel
    human emotions, and
    have human characteristics
    and flaws.
    Elements of Myth
    Some myths
    include
    supernatural
    beings such as
    monsters, demons,
    and fanciful
    creatures
    SETTING:
    Some myths
    recount adventures
    that involve a
    seemingly
    impossible
    challenge or quest.
    They travel to places in
    heaven or underworld
    CONFLICT
    MORTALS VS GODS

    CONFLICT RESULTS
    IN A JOURNEY OR
    QUEST.
    RESOLUTION
    Not always a happy
    ending.
    End explains why the
    way things are.

    Teach a lesson.

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