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Mythology Terms
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1
What does in medias res mean?
starting in the middle
jumping all around in time
starting at the end
starting at the start
2
The oldest stories from any culture are?
myths
cartoons
encylopedias
sitcoms
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Myths can be a mix of historical fact and fictional events & figures
False
True
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Myths started because?
To explain the purpose of life
To explain how the world began
all of these
To explain life cycles and patterns
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What is a long narrative poem about a hero?
sonnet
parable
epic
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All cultures have their own mythology
False
True
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What is a simple Biblical story told to teach a lesson?
Epic
Parable
Tall-Tale
Legend
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An archetype is?
a super-symbol; a repeating / popular object, character type, or idea
the study of myths
a special place for a ritual
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What is a humorous narrative about a folk-hero?
Legend
Tall-tale
Epic
Parable
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How were myths originally passed down?
Word-of-mouth / oral tradition
Recorded on a podcast
Etched on tablets
Written on scrolls
