The Myths and Legends Pack
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Myths and legends are special types of stories that have usually been told for many years and come from around the world. They often feature magical creatures and villains, and take place in vivid settings like forests, castles, and underworlds. Myths and legends are usually written in the past tense and third person, using direct speech and vivid descriptions to bring the characters and worlds to life. The document provides examples of common mythical characters like dragons and fairies, and explores some of the key elements of myths and legends like settings, story language, and plots.
The Myths and Legends Pack
- 1. Myths and legends are special types of stories. They have usually been told for many years and come from all around the world. Myths and Legends How many myths and legends do you know?
- 2. Myths and legends can also include villains and magical creatures. CharactersVillains cave fearsome fire-breathing frightful hideous monstrous petrifying powerful scales snout soaring abhorrent bloodcurdling cruel cunning demon heinous maniac nasty nemesis ruthless savage serpent Monsters and Ogres Dragons Fairies, Elves and Goblins Wizards and Witches Can you think of other characters? abracadabra crystal ball illusion incantation magical mysterious mystical unbelievable aggressive beast cyclops disturbing enormous frightful gargantuan giant cheeky enchanting glimmering gnomes imaginary mischievous Oberon pixie repugnant revolting sparkling spirits supernatural unreal potion robes sorcery spell wand wicked wisdom wrinkled gruesome mammoth powerful repulsive terrifying toothless venomous warlock
- 3. A mountainA forest A castle A cave An island How would you describe these settings? These settings might be used in myths and legends... Settings A lake The Underworld
- 4. Vivid descriptions Past Tense Remember to use similes and metaphors! The dragon’s scales were as sharp as daggers. The hero had a heart of gold. Third Person Direct Speech Hercules hurried to the temple. Hercules hurries to the temple. Story Language Medusa turned the boy to stone. I turned the boy to stone. “Who are you?” demanded the Sheriff. “They call me Robin Hood,” the stranger replied. Myths and legends are usually written in the past tense, the third person and with lots of vivid descriptions and direct speech. Suchái, the beautiful selkie maiden, gazed longingly at the ocean. Her seal skin had been locked away by a wicked fisherman and she was desperate to return to her natural home. Her heart ached with sadness.
- 5. ROBIN HOOD Robin Hood was the heroic outlaw who, according to the legend, lived in Sherwood Forest, wore green and was an excellent archer. Robin is said to have been a noble thief who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock ©
- 6. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock © Durga is a warrior goddess in Hindu mythology. Durga’s original form was Parvati, the mother goddess and wife of Shiva. Durga is often depicted riding a lion or a tiger and was created to combat evil and to maintain peace and harmony. DURGA
- 7. DRAGONA dragon is a mythical monster that looks like a giant reptile with wings. In European mythology, dragons can usually breathe fire and are evil, causing death and destruction to innocent people. They also have a love of gold and other precious metals and gems. However, in Eastern mythology, dragons are usually symbols of good and are associated with the heavens. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock ©
- 8. FAIRY A fairy is a mythological creature from European folklore. Fairies are sometimes referred to as sprites and they are usually depicted as small human-like creatures with wings. Fairies have magical powers and are often thought to be mischievous and enjoy meddling in human affairs. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock ©
- 9. www.teachingpacks.co.uk© A long time ago in Wales there was a Prince called Llywelyn the Great. Llywelyn had a palace at Beddgelert and loved to go hunting each day with his favourite dog Gelert. One day Llywelyn blew on his horn to call his hunting dogs. All the dogs came except Gelert. The Prince was sad but went hunting any way. When he returned home Gelert was there wagging his tail, but his mouth was covered in blood. Prince Llywelyn ran to his baby son’s room to find the cradle tipped over and the walls covered in blood. Llywelyn thought Gelert had killed his baby son! He took his sword and killed the dog. It was then that the baby began to cry. The baby had been under the cradle. Besides the child was an huge dead wolf which brave Gelert had killed. Llywelyn was very sad. He buried his faithful dog outside the palace walls so people could remember the brave dog who killed the wolf. The Legend of Gelert the Dog A Welsh myth
- 11. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock © My third trial was to retrieve a golden coin from the dragon’s lair. This wasn’t going to be easy.
- 12. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock © As we approached the lake, thousands of golden fairies burst from the shimmering surface.
- 13. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock © After weeks of searching, I had finally found Robin Hood’s secret hideout!
- 14. My myth is about… It explains… I have included: Mythological characters (including gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, villains, monsters and / or magical creatures). Vivid descriptions of the characters’ appearance, personalities, experiences and actions. A setting from the past that matches the atmosphere of my story. An opening with a ‘hook’ to make the reader want to read on. A clear plot with a problem to be solved. An explanation of how the problem is solved. This may include quests, journeys or challenges for the main character. An ending that explains what happens to the characters next. Text that is written in the past tense and the third person. Different types of sentences, with description, action, direct speech, exclamations and questions. Accurate spelling and a range of punctuation. www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock© www.teachingpacks.co.uk Images: © ThinkStock© Myths Checklist My myth is about… It explains… I have included: Mythological characters (including gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, villains, monsters and / or magical creatures). Vivid descriptions of the characters’ appearance, personalities, experiences and actions. A setting from the past that matches the atmosphere of my story. An opening with a ‘hook’ to make the reader want to read on. A clear plot with a problem to be solved. An explanation of how the problem is solved. This may include quests, journeys or challenges for the main character. An ending that explains what happens to the characters next. Text that is written in the past tense and the third person. Different types of sentences, with description, action, direct speech, exclamations and questions. Accurate spelling and a range of punctuation. Myths Checklist
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