1. Another type of Folklore
Myth
Another type of Folklore

2. What is a Myth? Traditional story, passed down verbally
Explains an aspect of human nature/the world
Cannot be PROVEN, does NOT mean FALSE
Creation Myths
Describe how life began
Explain workings of the world
Validate Customs
Guide people through trials of life

3. Lots of Different Myths-Same Characteristics

4. #1 Explain how the world was created.
How did life begin?

5. #2 Explain Natural Workings of the World
Why is there a sunset?
Why are there northern lights?
Why are there hurricanes?
Why do the seasons change?

6. #3 Validate Customs Why do we do the things we do? Healing rituals
Pow-wows
Death ceremonies
Marriage Customs

7. #4 Guide People How should we act during challenging situations?
Death of a loved one
Fighting with a family member

8. Archetype
An archetype is a reoccurring symbol or motif throughout literature that represents universal patterns of human nature.
The most common type of archetype is a character archetype.

10. As you read… Note mysteries of nature/creation explained by myth
Make inferences about the social values and customs of the Iroquois
Details about creation/nature
Social values/customs