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Malita, Davao Occidental Folklore
 It is a collection of fictional tales
HANDOUT #1 about people or animals.
 It includes the traditional elements of
Mythology and Folklore the way of life of a group of people and
creative expressions developing
Mythology naturally as part of this culture.
 Is the study of myths, and myths itself
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Myths difference and similarities between Myths
 It is a traditional story that may and Folklores.
answer life's overarching questions,
such as the origins of the world or of a MYTHS SIMILARITIES FOLKLORE
people.
 It is also an attempt to explain
mysteries, supernatural events, and
cultural traditions.
 It is a story about gods, other
supernatural beings, or heroes of a
long past time.

Types of Myth

According to Morford and Lenardon:

1. Pure Myth
 It is also known as true myth
or proper myth
 It deals with the natural
phenomena or origin of things,
and how individuals should
behave towards gods
2. Saga or Legend
 Deals with historical facts
3. Folk-tale or Fairy-tale
 For pleasure and amusement

According to Eliot

1. Primitive Myths
 Stories about nature as told by
shamans
2. Pagan Myths
 Greek and Roman tales of the
interplay between deities and
humans
3. Sacred Myths
 Stories from religions
4. Scientific Myths