Mythology Test Review

Which of the following was not a purpose of mythology?

Myths helped ancient families trace their

The oldest cosmic myths are from

Myths helped explain how the world

Many myths about heroes are about the hero's birth or a __ and his or her return home.

A myth is

The word myth means __ in Greek.

Cosmic myths tell about the Earth as well as modern life.

Myths can be grouped into __ categories.

Stories of __ and __ helped people understand moral issues and religious obligations.

Some heroes are mortals with one divine parent and others are human with godlike qualities.

Which of the following is not a type of traditional story?

Myths allowed people to explore the __ of their actions.

Which of the following is not a type of myth?

__ people associated the Earth with the gods and goddesses of their cultures.

One of the most famous hero myths is the story of Odysseus, a hero who fought in the