what is a myth??

myths are stories created ti give _________ to persons, places, and things.

values

myths were used to teach humans proper ________.

behavior

myths are tales from traditions of certain peoples and cultures such as the _____ the ____ and the ________.

greeks, egyptions and romans

the sun seems to move. the greeks explained this by seeing it as a golden chariot drawn by fiery ________.

horses

the gods considered _____, or excessive pride to be worst offense deserving the worst punishment

hubris

these rites were thought to invoke a type of ____________, designed to help __________ grow.

magic crops

american myths also include stories of ________ and ______

paul bunyan and john henry

they are especially connected w/ ______________ beliefs and rites.

religious

myths explain how people acquired basic things like ________, ______,_________ and ________.

speech, fire, oil and honey