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Oral myths are typically passed down through generations by word of mouth. They often combine elements of history, culture, and folklore to convey important lessons or beliefs. Oral myths can vary in detail and interpretation depending on the teller, making them a dynamic and evolving form of storytelling.
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What can you say without doubt is not part o an oral tradition?
A novel based loosely on the Greek myth of Oedipus would not be rooted in oral tradition.
What are the characteristics of a Greek Myth?
a hero a maiden an enemy a monster
What is 4 characteristics of folklore?
oral, traditional, anonymous, formulaic
What are the key characteristics of a Greek myth?
a hero a maiden an enemy a monster
What is the myth about malakas at maganda?
The myth about Malakas at Maganda is a creation myth in Philippine folklore. It tells the story of how the first man (Malakas) and woman (Maganda) emerged from a bamboo stalk and populated the earth. They are considered as ancestors of all Filipinos.
What is one of the distinguishing characteristics of a myth?
One of the distinguishing characteristics of a myth is that it typically involves supernatural beings, gods, or heroes and is used to explain the origins of the world, natural phenomena, and cultural traditions.
Who is the author of the story daedalus and icarus?
The story of Daedalus and Icarus is a famous Greek myth. The author of this myth is unknown, as it has been passed down through oral tradition for centuries before being recorded in written form.
Are vampires demons?
Yes they are, a demon refers to anything that has evil characteristics, and, through myth, vampires are by nature 'evil'.
What does oral tradition mean?
oral traditionThe spoken relation and preservation, from one generation to the next, of a people's cultural history and ancestry, often by a storyteller in narrative form it could also mean: A novel based loosely on the Greek myth of Oedipus
What aspect of this story most clearly defines it as a myth?
the story gives the horse human characteristics
Is The Iliad part of the oral tradition?
Yes, "The Iliad" is part of the oral tradition. It was composed in an era when storytelling was primarily an oral practice, with poets like Homer reciting epic tales from memory. This oral tradition relied on formulas, repetitive structures, and patterns that aided memorization and performance. As a result, "The Iliad" reflects the characteristics of oral poetry, even though it was eventually written down.
What time did narcissus live in?
Because Greek mythology was preserved as an oral tradition, rather than being published in books with copyright dates, we cannot always give an exact date for a specific myth, but I would estimate that the myth of Narcissus dates from about 500 BC.
