ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Myths have ____
A
Good=Rewarded Bad= punished
B
Everyday people
C
Magic, unusual creatures and can teach you a lesson
D
Problems solved in a humorous way
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -3) Greek mythology offers valuable life lessons. Some common themes include courage, determination, jealousy, love, faithfulness, etc.; they can help us understand our behavior better. By studying these stories, we gain a greater understanding of human nature and how to navigate life’s challenges.

Detailed explanation-2: -Not all myths are just stories–many teach lessons. Characters in myths sometimes lead by example, reminding people how they should behave. Other times, mythic characters lie, cheat or steal, and are then scolded or punished for their bad behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myths are a part of every culture in the world and are used to explain natural phenomena, where a people came from and how their civilization developed, and why things happen as they do. At their most basic level, myths comfort by giving a sense of order and meaning to what can sometimes seem a chaotic world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hercules and the Lion (Greece) The Birth of Horus (Egypt) The Children of Lir (Ireland) Valmiki’s Curse (India) Thor’s Hammer (Scandinavia) Theseus and the Minotaur (Ancient Greece) Isis and Osiris (Ancient Egypt)

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