A myth is a traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains natural or social phenomena.
A myth is a scientific explanation of weather patterns.
A myth is a fictional tale with no basis in any culture.
A myth is a modern-day invention for storytelling.
A legend is a narrative of human actions that are perceived by storytelling as historical but not always verifiable.
A legend is a true story that happened exactly as told.
A legend is a type of ancient poetry.
A legend is an old wives’ tale with no truth at all.
The story of Hercules and his twelve labors.
The tale of Robin Hood.
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster.
The adventures of Sinbad.
The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
The Greek myth of Icarus and Daedalus.
The Japanese tale of Urashima Taro.
The Norse myth of Thor and the Midgard Serpent.
Myths are stories about gods and supernatural events, whereas legends are about human heroes and historical figures.
Legends involve supernatural creatures, while myths only focus on natural events.
Legends are modern stories, while myths are ancient.
Myths are verifiable truths, whereas legends are purely fictional.
Creation of the world.
The evolution of technological devices.
Political conspiracies.
The downfall of modern corporations.
To explain the unexplainable, such as natural phenomena or human nature.
To provide exact historical accounts.
To predict future events based on astrology.
To create legal arguments and documents.
The Minotaur.
Bigfoot.
A dinosaur.
A quokka.
Human heroes, historical figures, and sometimes a mix of real and fictional characters.
Supernatural gods and beasts.
Mythical creatures from space.
Fictional robots and aliens.
The story of Paul Bunyan, a giant lumberjack.
The myth of Pandora's Box.
The legend of Thor.
The tale of the Trojan Horse.
Myths were used to teach values, explain traditions, and provide a sense of identity to ancient cultures.
Myths were used solely as entertainment without any educational purpose.
Myths were legal documents that governed society.
Myths were forgotten stories with no role in culture.
Myths are often used in literature and film as inspiration for storytelling.
Myths are primarily used for scientific research and evidence gathering.
Myths dictate governmental policies in modern-day politics.
Myths are ignored in contemporary society.
Heroes in legends often perform brave deeds and are admired for their courage and strength.
Heroes in legends are always fictional and have no real-world basis.
Heroes never succeed in their quests in legends.
Heroes are often villains in legends.
Supernatural events and beings, such as gods and monsters.
Scientific data and graphs.
Ordinary, mundane daily life activities.
Political debates.
They influence language, art, and storytelling by providing universal themes and archetypes.
They have no influence since society relies only on facts and science.
Myths and legends confuse people's understanding of history.
They are used only in academic studies with no practical application.