But their heroic deeds are often exaggerated and distorted in legends. However, these characters and events may be incorporated with many supernatural elements. Considering all these facts, we can come to the conclusion that though legends may have some facts, they are not entirely factual or real. Myth is a traditional story especially one concerning the early history of people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Legend is a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated. There are no evidence to prove a particular event or character in the Myth is based on real facts. User assumes all risk of use, damage, or injury. You agree that we have no liability for any damages. Summary: 1. Emelda M. Latest posts by Emelda M see all. Help us improve. Rate this post! Cancel Reply. Follow Us. Typically in more recent historical past. Usually from a specific culture.
Usually the ancient past from a specific ancient culture. Is it fact or fiction? Facts are distorted or exaggerated. Some fiction. No evidence to prove it as fact. Fictional stories explaining how "the world was created" or some type of natural situation that occurred on Earth. Who are they about? Notable people from history. Gods, supernatural realm, supernatural creatures. What are they about? Often about heroic deeds, overcoming obstacles, but may also be about evildoing.
Traditional narrative that explains natural phenomena through symbolism and metaphor — often involves the gods of ancient cultures. Legends of the present day are created with the help of the media and its protagonists are the"modern heroes", that is, people who belong to the world of sports of excellence, the entertainment industry - as singers, dancers, directors, Actors, etc.
Myths and legends are difficult to classify, because they are often larger than their origin. This happens because they start from a fact happened in remote times, that had a symbolism and a meaning for the generations of that then.
This is why its historical relevance is much more important than the facts themselves. At the moment of wanting to prove it, the story already has its own life and surpassed the real facts of the original event, which at this moment become irrelevant since the message is much more important. The myth is strongly linked to religion and its protagonists are deities and supernatural beings who explain beliefs; Unlike the legend that is a history of real people based or not on a historical fact, places or events that occurred in an ancestral past.
Some historically famous legends are the legends of Robin Hood, Bigfoot, Beowulf, and of course, the legends of King Arthur, to name a few. However, there are also legends that are also part of a small community, such as people who have marked the lives of many others. A teacher for a small school, a doctor in a community, can also be a legend for his actions and his delivery. In this case they can become a"living legend".
Myths, on the other hand, may be divine myths, which are related to gods, creation, cosmic phenomena, as are all the worldviews of early cultures.
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