0
What are the similarities and differences between legend and myth?
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Myths are stories that are made up and can in no way possible be true or are intended to be fictional with no doubt of fiction. Legends are stories that can have a little truth, or no truth at all. They can have fictional characters, but the character's existence or feats cannot be confirmed.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Legends and myths are both traditional stories that often involve supernatural elements and are passed down through generations. The main difference is that legends are usually based on real events or people and are often embellished over time, while myths are typically symbolic stories that explain natural phenomena or religious beliefs. Both serve to convey cultural values and beliefs.
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoLegend is generally a narrative of actions taken by humans which are believed by the teller and the listeners to have actually taken place at some time in history and to have specific qualities which lend truth to that narrative. Myth, while also a narrative, often concerns events without any basis of fact or truth, and does not always involve humans. Myths often involve gods, goddesses, deities, demigods, or some practice or ritual in nature. Therefore, while both involve stories (narratives) of events undertaken by some being, legend is more often thought to be based in fact, while myth is often based in fantasy.
They both are stories that might or might not be true, from people of a particular place.
Another answer
The myth "narrates" the deeds of gods, heroes, demigods, monsters, supernatural creatures [Pegasus, Mermaid, Aesop's myths] and has an educational purpose defining Good from Bad - Just from Unjust for the people of a community, city or state. In most cases has a happy and glorious end.
The legend deals with the fictitious or not fictitious deeds of humans who achieved the extraordinary in love, compassion, honour, etc.
I think that a myth is something that says it's a fact (not necessarily is) while a legend is a story.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoLegends are stories that ring with truth, myths are myths
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoL
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the similarities and differences between George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and the Greek myth Pygmalion?
i want answer of this question right now
Are there differences between myths and legends?
The word myth generally implies falsehood while a legend may or may not be based on truth. For instance the legend of Joan of Arc and the Gods of Greek mythology.
What is the difference between legends and a myth?
The basic diffference between a myth and a legend is the events in it. A myth offers an often supernatural explanation of the existence of certain things; while a legend is told as if it is a part of history, and it has less supernatural explanation than a myth.A legend is a story that has been changed a myth is like the story of dragons .(does that answer the question)
Is Medusa a myth or a legend?
Myth
Is Poseidon a myth or a legend?
A myth.
Is Niobe a myth or a legend?
a myth
Is Pandora's box a myth or a legend?
It is a myth.
What is the deference of a myth and a legend?
i believe that a myth is a not true story and a legend is a belief beleived to be true.
When was Where Myth Fades to Legend created?
Where Myth Fades to Legend was created on 2008-06-03.
Is Pandora's Boxa myth legend or traditional tale?
myth
Is Robin Hood a myth or legend?
the story of robin hood is a Legend
What myth or legend are they investigating?
What myth or legend are they investigating episode title: phone book friction part 2
