LITERATURE QUESTIONS
ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
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myths
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fables
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legends
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essays
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Detailed explanation-1: -Myth – a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or heroes or the origins of elements of nature.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Greeks believed in gods and goddesses who, they thought, had control over every part of people’s lives. The Ancient Greeks believed that they had to pray to the gods for help and protection, because if the gods were unhappy with someone, then they would punish them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Some may have factual origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explain the world and man’s experience.
Detailed explanation-4: -These ancient stories are called myths and usually involve gods and goddesses. People created myths thousands of years ago to tell how the world and things in it came to be. Myths also help to explain how people act or why things exist.