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Myths, Legends and Folktales

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A look into the world of #myths, #legends, and #folktales

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1
Folktales are believable because:
They're written in a way that the events could have happened
They are based on actual historical figures
They happened to people that we actually know
None of the above, they are not believable at all!
2
In the myth of Icarus, what substance did Icarus use to build his flying machine?
Tape and sticks
berries and honey
Feathers and wax
Straw and glue
3
The main purpose of a folktale is to:
Keep children from wandering into the woods
Make people laugh
Make people cry
Entertain or teach a lesson
4
Zeus, is a character most likely to be found in:
None of the above
Legend
Myth
Folktale
5
Myths are believable because:
They were used to explain, unexplained events.
The stories were found in a library.
They were shared around a campfire.
They are recorded in a book.
6
Legends are believable because:
They are rooted in historical events/characters.
They were witnessed by at least three people
They happened within the last 50 years.
They have been written down.
7
This is an example of:
A folktale
A legend
None of the above
A myth
8
This is an example of a modern day:
Folktale
Biography
Myth
Legend
9
Which of these is not true about folktales?
They always involve aliens
They typically happened to a friend of a friend.
They typically don't have an author
They are usually told by word of mouth
10
Robin Hood is an example of:
A myth
A folktale
A children's story
A legend