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Mythology

Anthropology at The Art Institute of Salt Lake City, Draper, Utah 2009 Dahlia Barker, Ashley Williamson and Javier Giannoni present. Mythology. Myths Legends Fables Fairy Tales. Myths. EX: Pegasus (Greek Mythology) the winged horse son of Poseidon and Medusa.

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Mythology

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  1. Anthropology at The Art Institute of Salt Lake City, Draper, Utah 2009 Dahlia Barker, Ashley Williamson and Javier Giannoni present Mythology Myths Legends Fables Fairy Tales

  2. Myths EX: Pegasus (Greek Mythology) the winged horse son of Poseidon and Medusa. the well Hippocrene of Helicon; a mountain.

  3. Myths • Answer large questions surrounding humans existence • How our world works, how we should treat others • Explains who the Gods are and their stories

  4. Legend EX: Robin Hood Stole from the rich to feed the poor EX: Sleepy Hollow Love and jealousy

  5. Legends • About people their actions and deeds • Based on facts but not completely true • Teach a lesson

  6. Fables EX: The Lion and The Mouse Little Friends can prove to be great friends EX: The Grasshopper and the Ant Work before play Compassion

  7. Fables • Story passed from generation to generation • Teach a lesson • About animals that talk and act like people

  8. Fairy Tales EX: Cinderella Patience Dreams really do come true Fairy Godmother EX: Little Red Ridding Hood Don’t talk to strangers EX: The Three Billy Goats Gruff Don’t be greedy

  9. Fairy Tales • Written for children • Magical characters-trolls, elves, giants, fairies • Hans Christian Anderson and the Brothers Grimm

  10. Mythological Beliefs • Cultures use these to teach lessons • Stories change based on cultures • Each culture uses a different method of story

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