1.What is a myth?
-A myth is a story with a purpose, it trys to explain the way the world is. It also trys to explain the relationship between gods and humans.
2.What is a motif?
-A motif is a detail within the story that repeats itself throughout the story. an example of a motif could be character traits or objects.
3.Why were myths created?
-Myths were created to answer basic questions about unexplained phenomenons that happen.
4. How is a myth different from a short story, legend or fable?
-A ledgend isnt acctually explaining anything, it has no purpose, its more for pure entertainment. myths have a purpose and a story behind them to explain natural phenomenons.
5. What are some repeated motifs that can be found in many myths from many cultures? - some repeated motifs in myths from many cultures are: gods and godesses, fabulous beasts, sacred places, heroic humas, afterlife, contacting the gods. a motif is a repetition in a myth that happens throughout the story and occurs in other myths.
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