ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Elicit from them that myths-like other stories-contain the following elements: characters, setting, conflict, plot, and resolution. In addition, myths usually explained some aspect of nature or accounted for some human action. Frequently, myths also included a metamorphosis, a change in shape or form.

Detailed explanation-2: -An epic is a classical kind of poetry that found its beginnings in Greece. Epics contain a legendary hero, like gods and goddesses. The hero contains some type of superhuman strength and valor. The action of the hero is typically spread out across multiple settings, and contains an exaggerated writing style.

Detailed explanation-3: -Characteristics of myths and legends can include: Contain elements of truth. Passed from person to person either through writing, illustration or orally. Can be based on historic facts e.g. the founding of the city of Rome was told as the myth of Romulus and Remus, who were nurtured in infancy by a she-wolf.

Detailed explanation-4: -1.2.1 Mythology. 1.2.2 Mythography. 1.2.3 Myth Criticism. 1.2.4 Mythos. 1.2.5 Mythopoeia.