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Mythology: An
Introduction
September 20, 2021
 Characteristics of a Myth
• Occurs in ancient
The times
• Involves in places
SETTING with supernatural
elements
• Includes monsters
as characters
 Characteristics of a Myth
• Involves both human
and non-human
characters, usually
The gods, goddesses,
CHARACTERS demigods and
mystical characters
• They usually possess
supernatural powers.
 Characteristics of a Myth
• Humans as portrayed
to be in conflict with
fellow humans or
against gods and
The PLOT goddesses
• Contains elements
that seem impossible
or “unnatural” to the
modern world
Characteristics of a Myth
• Its about life
The such as love
THEME for one’s
family and
one’s
community.
 Characteristics of a Myth
• Comments on real
world situations to
help readers
The analyse their own
world by relating
METAPHOR the experiences of
the characters to
their own.
Mythology: Preliminary Notes