Assignment:
What is your favorite myth, legend, folklore, or fairy tale?
Please write a brief summary of your favorite myth, legend, folklore, or fairy tale.
Why is this your favorite? Does something specific intrigue you about it? Was it a part of your childhood? Is it a part of your cultural or religious background? Please share!
Is the shared myth, legend, folklore, or fairy tale relevant to your life today? How so?
Reading:
What is a myth?
You are probably asking, ‘Miss Layla, what is even a myth?!’ Myths, legends, fairytales, and folklore all have broad definitions and this is mainly due to the fact of the inconsistent record of them all.
Here are the ‘book’ definitions, courtesy of Merriam-Webster:
MythLinks to an external site.
LegendLinks to an external site.
Fairy-TaleLinks to an external site.
FolkloreLinks to an external site.
Check out the video below from the popular YouTube channel, CrashCourse, for a brief introduction to the world of Mythology! As you will note from the video, the ‘book’ definitions do not clearly define the vast world we are about to enter!
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