What are the similarities and differences between legend and myth?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Legend 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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Legends are stories that ring with truth, myths are myths

Answer 5

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