Types Of Myths

Question 1

Creation Myth

Answer 1

A supernatural story or explanation that describes the beginnings, of humanity, Earth, life, and the universe

Question 2

Humanity Myths

Answer 2

Stories or explanations of why we die and where we go when we die

Question 3

Natural Disaster Myths

Answer 3

• Natural forces are part of Earth’s and the Universe’s ongoing processes
• Greeks considered Helio God of the Sun, controlling nature

Question 4

Animal and Plant Myths

Answer 4

• Here, certain animals possess a symbolic function n which certain qualities are associated with certain species (e.g. wisdom with the owl)
• In other traditions, natural phenomena are associated with the actions of certain species (e.g. wind as bird; lighting as snake)

Question 5

Hero and Trickster Myths

Answer 5

• Without the trickster, the hero is nothing

- Stories that explain a time of change

Question 6

Mythology

Answer 6

• Refers to a body of folklore/myth/legends that a particular culture believes to be true
• Often uses the supernatural to interpret natural events and universal and human nature