Make sure you've read the book before attempting to answer the questions. Print a copy of this assignment when you are finished.
1. Myths are traditional stories concerned about gods and goddesses or legendary heroes. They often involve the creation of the world and attempted to explain the world around the common man. State your opinion about why you think your myth was written.
2. Choose one of your favorite myths and tell what problems presented themselves in the story, and how they were resolved (fixed).
3. Use a reference book, if you need one, to define the following words:
a) Myth
b) Legend
c) Folk Tale
d) Tall Tale
4. Name four clues that indicate that your story is a myth. Example: Flying Horses, Gods, Legendary Heroes
