Introduction to Myth. Flashcards
1
Q
A symbolic form , generated by creative imagination of pre-logical people as they respond and capsulate wealth of experience.
A
Mythology
2
Q
Story in mythology use to explain___
A
Natural Phenomenon
Social Customs
Human Behaviour
3
Q
What are the types of myths?
A
Pure Mthys
Saga or Legend
Folktale
4
Q
Primitive science.
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Pure Myth
5
Q
Primitive history
A
Saga or Legend
6
Q
Primitive fiction
A
Folktale
7
Q
What are the function of myth?
A
Cosmological
Sociological
Humanistic
8
Q
This is a theme of myth which supports structures and explains relation of human to the natural world.
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Creation
9
Q
Dieties possessing human characteristics.
A
Gods and Goddesses.
10
Q
These are semi-divine being.
A
Heroic figure
11
Q
These are burial promt tales
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The Underworld
12
Q
Existence after death
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Afterlife
