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What natural phenomena does the story of Prometheus explain?

Which is a characteristic of a legend?

Myth & Legend

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Which is a characteristic of a legend?
Main character is good and heroic
Based on facts that have exaggerated
Set in the ancient past
Always involves supernatural forces
2
What natural phenomena does the story of Prometheus explain?
The origin of water
The origin of light
The origin of air
The origin of fire
3
What is a myth?
A poem that describes the deeds of a hero
A story about historical events/figures
A non-fiction story that explains the unknown
A fictional story that explains the unknown
4
Name a similarity of myths and legends
Both are non-ficton
Both explain the unknown
Both are always based on facts
Both may contain supernatural forces
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What is a legend?
A story based on historical events/figures
A non-fiction story that explains the unknown
A story that describes the heroic deeds of a person
A fictional story that explains the unknown
6
Are legends true? / Did they really happen?
Maybe
No
Yes
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Are myths typically based on facts?
No
Yes
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Are myths typically based on facts?
Yes
No
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When do the events in myths usually occur?
2000 years ago
Ancient past
During 3000 B.C.
Recent past
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What type of story is similar to myths and legends?
Historical non-fiction
Folktales
Diaries
Epics