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Step 1: Define a myth

First you are going to learn the definition of a myth. Only read the 1st paragraph.
***NOTE: When you are done with each instruction click the X in the top right hand corner to close the website and return to this homepage.Definition of a myth

Answer #1 on your worksheet.
What is a myth?

Step 2: Read a myth

The next website contains many myths. Pick one of these three to read.
1. Why the Pine is Green
2. How Coyote Stole Fire
3. Anansi Tries to Steal All the Wisdom in the World
Myths with pictures

When you are done reading the myth answer #2. What myth did you read? What was the explanation?

Step 3: Create a myth outline

Now you are going to create your own myth. ***Read the directions #1 - #9. Then click start.Myth Brainstorming

When you are done write your myth outline in the spaces provided (#3).

Step 4: Learn about your god/goddess

Now read about the god or goddess you picked.
1. If you picked Izanami click on JAPAN.
2. If you picked Gilgamesh click on THE NEAR EAST.
3. If you picked Durga click on INDIA.
4. If you picked Quelzalcoatl click on CENTRAL AMERICA.
myths around the world

Answer #4 on your worksheet. Name one thing you learned about your god/goddess.

Step 5: Define unknown words

Are there any adjectives or other words you don't understand in your outline? ***Type in these words and click GO.Dictionary

Write down the definitions on your worksheet (#5).

Congratulations now you are an expert on myths!