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Myths are ancient stories that are handed down through oral traditions that reflect a culture's belief's, religious beliefs and customs. Myths cover everything from "cosmic understanding" to unexplained phenomenon. As with legends, a myth will often greatly exaggerate the deeds of a person or the trouble a supernatural being is about to get into in order to better illustrate a specific point or lesson . Myths, like legends, are usually traditional stories of people, groups of people, places, events, supernatural beings, occurrences, etc. . Myths are not typically historically based.
Legends are traditional stories that are generally accepted as historically based, though unverifiable so, stories based in truth that are sometimes exaggerated to illustrate the the point or purpose. Legends are usually about a person or groups of people, events, places, and like folklore often are about the supernatural. Legends were used to "inspire and teach". Legends have an oral AND a written tradition.
Myths and legends originate from oral traditions passed down through generations in various cultures. They often serve to explain natural phenomena, teach moral lessons, or glorify historical events or figures. Over time, these stories may be embellished or altered to reflect the values and beliefs of the society in which they are told.
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What is myths closely related to?
Legend
Is Medusa and Bigfoot an urban legend?
Well They are both myths and i believe Bigfoot is an urban legend
When does the legend 'Echo and Narcissus' happen?
The Greek myths have no chronology.
Are there any legends or myths about Aconcagua?
ur mom's a legend
What is the IRISH creation legend?
If the Irish ever had a creation legend, it has been lost. No creation legend has been found among their myths and legends.
Who is the beautiful lady in greek myths and legend?
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Provide the url to the site devoted to urban legend myths?
www.snopes.com
Which ancient legend says come what may forbid you an eclipse?
There is no ancient legend that specifically mentions forbidding an eclipse. Eclipses were often seen as significant events in ancient myths and cultures, but the idea of forbidding or preventing an eclipse does not have roots in mythology.
What are the legend animals?
there is many legened animals. in myths there is one called a minatour.
Did greek myths come before Norse myths?
This is unknown, because only the Greeks wrote about their myths at that time.
How do you recall in what areas have Greeks myths?
Greek myths come from the country of Greece.
Are there any myths or legends about Uruguay?
One popular legend in Uruguay is the tale of the "Lobizon," a werewolf-like creature said to roam the countryside. Another legend is about the "Yaguarete-Abá," a giant jaguar-like beast that terrorizes locals in the region. These myths are ingrained in the country's folklore and culture.
