Mythology and Folklore (first half)

A literary archetype who protects and defends against all enemies is called a(n)__________.

The origin of which oral tradition is usually unknown?

A Spartan woman's life revolved around marriage and production of children.

Which of the following archetypes is often portrayed as an animal?

One example of a legendary character is___________.

A myth that explains the spots on the moon is called a[n] ___________.

A tribe of women warriors, rumored to have had their right breast amputated to more easily throw a spear or wield a bow-

The genre of art that depicts the actions of mythical Amazons is__________.

Legends, folktales, fairy tales, and even proverbs and jokes make up the literary category of___________.

The main character is usually tested by an obstacle and has magical help so that good wins over evil in the end.

Like many women in early cultures, Viking women were considered the property of their husband.

Legends are based on figures in history, so we know that they are true.

Most myths are based in religion or on supernatural events.

Valkyries were daughters of the Norse god Odin, and their purpose was to__________.

Hero myths are always purely based on fiction.

According to Celtic mythology, the Aurora Borealis are actually the souls of dead soldiers ascending to heaven.

A myth that is like a "family tree" in that it explains the relationships between gods and creatures is called a[n]...

A fable is a type of folktale that clearly illustrates a moral, typically using a talking animal to do so.

Myths that seek to explain how the earth came to be, usually through the death of a god or an animal, are___________.

To caution someone about a dangerous situation, you might read a___________.

Spartan women were not __________.

In a fairy tale, you will often find___________.

The _______________ marks the beginning of the hero's journey.

Mythical Amazons always killed all of the men with whom they fought.

The main characters in myths were usually___________.

Morrigan often took the form of a__________.

Signs of greatness usually do not emerge until a hero has reached adulthood.

Which of the following is a NOT a characteristic of folktales?

A short story that clearly illustrates a lesson and usually includes an animal as the main character is___________.

Which of the following heroes was raised by a guardian for his own safety?

Myths take place in more recent times, so that there is a written record of them.

Most myths have their basis in___________.

The setting for myths is usually___________.

Which of the following is NOT true of the human psyche?

A story of a mortal person and his/her actions that are passed down from generation to generation are called...