The Power of Myth | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter I, Myth and the Modern World

1. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?

Universality and evolution of myths through history

2. What is the best definition of a myth?

Body of stories and legends

3. How were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?

Rituals and oral traditions

4. What can be said to reappear over and over throughout various mythologies?

Themes

5. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?

They portray universal and eternal truths about mankind.

6. According to Campbell, what is the function of a mythology?

To educate the young and give them a means to cope with life

7. Which of the following is an intrinsic part of society's culture?

Religion

8. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time...
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