Classical Literature Legend, Myth, Polytheism

natural phenomena

A myth may give an explanation for ________, practice, or beliefs.

Polytheism

________ played a major role in the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, and Egypt.

told story

A legend is a widely ________ that may or may not have a basis in fact.

myth

A(n) ________ is a traditional story accepted as history.

oral tradition

A myth is a story handed down through history usually through the ________.

traditional narrative

A legend is a(n) ________ or a collection of related narratives.

Legends

________ reflect cultural values or the identity of a people.

Polytheism

________ is a belief in the existence of many gods or divine beings.

legend

A(n) ________ is usually an exaggerated true story.

Polytheism

________ is the worship of more than one god of deity.

legend

settings are often specific times and places

legend

may be about real people and events

legend

may have elements of fact and elements of fiction

legend

usually an exaggerated true story

legend

may deal with heroes

legend

often provide examples of the virtues of the known hero

legend

may be passed down from one generation to the next

myth

may contain links to religion, matters of spiritual significance, or rituals

myth

may describe the origins of the universe and life

myth

may explain the actions of gods and heroes

myth

may explain the relationship between gods and humans

myth

may give an explanation for natural phenomena, practice, or beliefs

myth

may be the earliest forms of history, science, or philosophy

myth

allusions to Greek, Roman, Norse, and Celtic _______ are common in English Literature

myth

a story handed down through history usually through oral tradition

myth

reflect the result of early man and the use of imaginations to interpret and understand the universe and how it functions

polytheism

the worship of more than one god or deity

polytheism

the belief has been widespread in many cultures

polytheism

is a belief in the existence of many gods or divine beings

polytheism

each god usually cares for some specific aspect of human affairs

polytheism

each god usually possesses some particular trait

polytheism

played a major role in the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, and Egypt