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StorytimeMyths fact sheetTMTeaching ResourcesWHAT IS A MYTH? myth is a story from a long time ago.ASome myths are thousands of years old. In Greek, the word ‘mythos’ means ‘story’. There are myths from every culture in theworld, but the best-known ones are fromAncient Greece, Rome or from the Norsepeople of Northern Europe. ome myths try to explain how theSuniverse or natural world was created.These are called ‘creation myths’ or‘nature myths’. Here are some famous myths we’vefeatured in Storytime magazine: Perseus and Medusa (Greek, Issue 1) Thor’s Stolen Hammer (Norse, Issue 3) yths usually have heroes or heroinesMwho are gods or people with amazingstrength or super powers. The Hero Twins (Mayan, Issue 4) The Midas Touch (Greek, Issue 8) Theseus and the Minotaur he hero or heroine often has to go onTa journey to outwit or do battle with afrightening beast or monster.(Greek, Issue 12) Cupid and Psyche (Roman, Issue 17) Ra’s Secret Name (Egyptian, Issue 22)G ods and monsters are the two mainingredients of many myths.LESSON IDEASLearn about how people lived in Ancient Greece or Rome. What were their homes like?What did they wear and eat? Did children go to school? Write down three fascinating facts. Many old Greek vases have paintings of mythical heroes and beasts on them. Find someexamples and talk about them in class. Can you guess the story from the painting?Create a painting of your favourite myth in the style of a Greek vase.F or more ideas and helpful downloads, read our Create A Myth or Legend Sheet andhave a go at making your own myth using our Hero’s Quest Story Mountain. Also seeour Top 10 Sheets for character inspiration. storytimemagazine.com 2016

Storytimelegends fact sheetTMTeaching ResourcesWHAT IS A LEGEND?L egends are old stories, which have alittle bit of truth in them. They might bebased on a real event, place, personor a true fact from long ago, which gotexaggerated over the years. ome legends are famous all over theSworld – like the legends of King Arthur– but some are only well known in thelocal towns or counties they came from.L ike in myths, legends tell you how ahero or heroine solves a problem orbeats the bad guy. Not all legendshave monsters or beasts in them. Here are some of the famous legendswe’ve featured in Storytime: St George and the Dragon (Issue 2) Mermaid of Zennor (Issue 4) Sir Gawain and the Green KnightT he heroes and heroines in legendsaren’t gods, but they are courageous,strong or clever. Sometimes all three!(Issue 6) Finn MacCool (Issue 7) Robin Hood and the Silver ArrowT here are often magical people or beastsin legends, such as wizards, witches,fairies, giants, mermaids, dragons orknights – these can be bad or good.(Issue 9) Gilgamesh the Great (Issue 11) The Sword in the Stone (Issue 13)LESSON IDEASMaybe there is a local legend near you? Find a legend in your town, city or county andlearn all about it – it could be about a person or a fantastical beast. Write about thelegend and draw a picture too. There are many on the Mysterious Britain olktales/english-folktales.html Chooseyour favourite legend and use our Storytime Storyboard Sheet to turn it intoa comic strip.F or more ideas and helpful downloads, read our Create a Myth or Legend Sheet, andlearn about mythical heroes, gods, monsters and legendary heroes, creatures andbeasts using our Top 10 Sheets. storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeTop 10: Mythical HeroesNameType of MythTMTeaching To kill 12 scary baddies in12 impossible LaboursTheseusGreekTo kill the Minotaur in King He had two fathers: theMinos’s impossible maze – sea-God Poseidon andthe labyrinththe King of Athens3PerseusGreekTo kill Medusa, the snakeheaded gorgonThe gods Zeus, Athenaand Hermes gave himmagical gifts to help him4JasonGreekTo bring back the goldenfleece to King PeliasHe was captain of theArgo and led a crewcalled the Argonauts56BellerephonGreekHe also caught thewinged horse PegasusOdysseusGreekTo kill the Chimera – abeast with three headsTo kill the Cyclops and findhis way home7AtlantaGreekTo kill the enormous anddeadly Caledonian BoarShe was later turned intoa lion by the goddessAphrodite8Romulusand RemusRomanTo get revenge for theirgrandfather and create anew cityThey were abandonedas babies and raised bya she-wolf9XbalanqueMayanand Hunahpu(The HeroTwins)10BeowulfAnglo-SaxonHis first labour was to killthe Nemean LionHe was famous for hiscunning mindTo defeat the lords of theThey later became theunderworld who had killed sun and the moontheir fatherTo kill the monster Grendel He fought three battlesand became a kingLESSON IDEASCan you name any more mythical heroes? What about heroes from your favouritebook or film? Draw a picture of your favourite hero in a superhero costume using ourHeroes and Gods Picture Frame. Canyou think of any real-life heroes? Talk about the role of firemen, lifeguards, policeofficers and doctors. What is their quest? Write a short biography for a mythical hero. Use our Storytime Biography Sheet andChecklist to help you. For more ideas and helpful downloads, read our Create a Mythor Legend Sheet. storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeTop 10: Mythical GODSNameType of MythTMTeaching ResourcesGod or Goddess of Always carries 1Zeus(Jupiter)Greek (Roman) Sky and thunder – themost powerful god of allThunderbolts2Athena(Minerva)Greek (Roman) Wisdom, war and heroesHer shield – with Medusa’shead attached!345Poseidon(Neptune)Greek (Roman) The seaHis tridentCupidRomanLoveHis bow and arrowOdinNorseAll Norse gods, pluswar and poetryHis spear6FreyaNorseLove, beauty and warHer necklace78ThorNorseThunder and lightningHis magic hammerBrideCelticThe springSpring flowers910RamaIndianVirtueHis bowRaEgyptianThe sunHis solar chariotLESSON IDEASDraw a picture of your favourite mythical God in our Heroes and Gods Picture Frame. Do Gods and Goddesses eat and drink the same things as humans? Do they sleep?Do they have to tidy their bedrooms? Write about the day in the life of a mythical Godusing our Storytime Diary Sheet. Which God or Goddess do you think is the most powerful and why? Do a class tallyusing our Top of the Gods Survey Sheet. For one day or one week, change your classname to match the mythical God you voted for. Find out five facts about him or her. Do a mythical Gods investigation. Who was the Goddess of the Rainbow? Who was theGod of the Underworld? Who was the Goddess of Home? Who was the God of the Sun?Can you find out their names and find out more about them? For more ideas and helpful downloads, read our Create a Myth or Legend Sheet orsee our other Top 10 Sheets. storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeTop 10: Mythical MonstersNameType of MythTMTeaching ResourcesWhat is it?Fact1CyclopsGreekOne-eyed giantThe Cyclops were theblacksmiths who madeZeus’s lightning bolts23MinotaurGreekHalf-man, half-bullIt lived in a maze calledthe labyrinthGorgonGreekSnake-headed woman4ChimeraGreekThree-headed beastA single look from agorgon could turn youto stoneIts first head was a goat,its second head was asnake and its third headwas a lion5CerberusGreekThree-headed dog678NemeanGreekHuge lionHydraGreekSea monster with manyheadsThrymNorseThe king of the giants910Jormundgand NorseGiant sea serpentGrendelA monsterAnglo-SaxonIt guarded the gatesof the underworldNot even arrows couldpierce its coatIt could grow back itsheadsHe was a frost giantwho wanted to marrythe Goddess FreyaIt wrapped its bodyaround the whole worldIts mother was afearsome monster tooLESSON IDEASCan you make up your own mythical monster? Use our Roll a Monster and Fold aMonster Sheets to help you. What special power will you give your made-up monster? Can you write a description for one of the monsters above? Describe how it looks, howit smells, how it feels and how it sounds.C an you rewrite a famous myth from the viewpoint of the monster? How did Medusafeel about having snakes on her head and Perseus coming to slay her? How did theMinotaur feel about being trapped in a maze by King Minos? Not all monsters are asmean as you think. For more ideas and helpful downloads, read our Create a Myth or Legend Sheet. storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeTop 10: Legendary HeroesNameType of LegendTMTeaching ResourcesQuestFact1Saint George EuropeanTo slay the dragonHe is the patron saint ofEngland, but was born inTurkey or Israel2Robin HoodBritishTo rob money fromthe rich and give itto the poorHe was a brilliant archer wholived in the woods with hisband of Merry Men3King ArthurArthurianTo defend Englandagainst a SaxoninvasionHe was the only person whocould pull a magical swordfrom a stone4MerlinArthurianTo protect King Arthurfrom his enemies andgive him good adviceIn legend, Merlin createdStonehenge5Sir GalahadArthurianHe was the bravest KnightTo rescue his friendsand find the Holy Grail of the Round Table6FinnIrishTo make the Giant’sCauseway7GilgameshMesopotamian To defeat the monster,8Samson910He ate a special salmon,which gave him all theknowledge in the worldHumbabaIn legend, he was half-human,half-god, but he may havebeen a real kingBibleTo kill a lion and awhole army with ajawboneHe had super strength, butif his hair was cut, he lost allhis powersSinbadArabianTo sail the seas andfight bad guys andmonstersHe fought a magical seastallion, giant birds andsnakesWilliam TellSwissTo save the peopleof Switzerland froma bullying rulerHe was brilliant with acrossbow and could shootan apple from a man’s headLESSON IDEASGo on a legendary quest in your school! Pretend that corridors are rivers, stairs aremountains and other teachers are magical beings who can help you. What is yoursetting? What is the problem? Which fantastical beast do you need to do battle with? Learnthe names of the Knights of the Round Table. Can you design a coat of arms foreach knight? Can you design a coat of arms for your school?I magine you own a Legendary Hero Supplies shop and have a new magical item onsale – the best one ever. Design a poster for it on our Heroes and Gods Picture Frame. storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeTop 10: Legendary Beasts and CreaturesType of LegendWhat is It?Teaching ResourcesFact1DragonWorldwide2KrakenScandinavian A giant sea monster– a cross between anoctopus and whale3Loch NessMonsterScottish4Green Knight ArthurianA huge man with green He was sent to test Kingskin and clothes, and Arthur’s knights. He had hisa green horsehead cut off but still survived!56BoggartEnglishA cheeky, ugly impMermaidWorldwideHalf-woman, half-fish7Baba YagaRussianand EasternEuropeanA scheming old witchLegend says that shelives in a hut that standson chicken legs8FairyEuropeanLong ago, people worecharms for protectionagainst naughty fairies9LeprechaunIrishA tiny magical ladyor man, usually withdainty wingsA little bearded mansometimes dressedin green10UnicornWorldwideA white horse with apointed white hornLong ago, people believedthat unicorn horns containedmagical medicineA large, fire-breathing Some legendary dragonsscaly lizard, often with like to hoard treasurewingsA lake monster thatlooks like a dinosaurSailors from long ago mighthave confused giant squidsor undersea volcanoes forkrakensSomebody took a photo of themonster in 1933, but peoplethink it was a hoaxIt steals farm land or makesthings disappear in your houseThe explorer ChristopherColumbus thought he sawa mermaid!They mend shoes and hidea pot of gold at the end ofthe rainbowLESSON IDEAS Design a legendary beast or creature using our Roll a Monster and Fold a MonsterSheets. Decide what special powers it will have. Where will it live? What is its name? Choosea hero from our Top 10: Legendary Heroes Sheet and a creature from this sheetand put them in a mixed-up story. For example, Saint George and the Fairy. What is theproblem and solution? Use our Storytime Problem and Solution Sheets to help you.I nvent your own awesome legendary creature and draw it in our Legendary BeastsPicture Frame. For more ideas, read our Create a Myth or Legend Sheet. storytimemagazine.com 2016NameTM

create a Myth or LegendStorytimeTMTeaching ResourcesCREATE A MYTHOR LEGEND! o you know the difference between a myth and a legend? Read our What Is a Myth?Dand What Is a Legend? Fact Sheets. hoose a famous myth or legend to read and use our Storytime Problem and SolutionCSheet to work out the problem and solution. Who is the hero? Who is the baddie? ho will be the hero or heroine in your story? Are they a God or a human? Read our TopW10: Mythical Heroes and Heroines, Top 10: Mythical Gods and Top 10: Legendary HeroesSheets for inspiration. Get to know the Gods better by taking our Top of the Gods Survey. ake a look at our Hero and Heroine Adjectives Sheet to help you describe your hero.TCan you think of any more adjectives? Who will be the monster or creature in your myth or legend? Get some ideas from ourTop 10 Mythical Monsters and Top 10 Legendary Beasts and Creatures Sheets.Use our Roll a Monster or Fold a Monster Sheets to create a beast of your own!L ook at our Baddy Adjectives Sheet for inspiration to help you describe your monster.How does it look, feel, sound and smell? Draw your hero or heroine and your monster in our Heroes and Gods, Mythical Monstersor Legendary Creatures Picture Frames. You could also use these to make a book coverfor your story. Now you have a hero or heroine and a monster or creature, use our Hero’s Quest StoryMountain to plan your myth or legend in detail. se our Myth or Legend Sheet to write your story, or write a biography for your heroUusing our Storytime Biography Sheet. Or, for fun, write a diary for your monster usingour Storytime Diary Sheet. Are you a myth and legend expert? Play our Myth and Match Game to find out! storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeHero’s Quest Story MountainSTORY TITLENAMETMTeaching ResourcesCLASSPROBLEMWho or what does thehero or heroine haveto face? Describe it.BUILD-UPWhat happens next? Giveclues about the problem.BEGINNINGWho is your hero orheroine? Where are they?SOLUTIONDescribe how they solvethe problem – or battlethe monster.ENDINGDid the characters learnanything? Is everyonehappy? storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeHeroes and Gods Picture FrameNAMETMTeaching ResourcesCLASS storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeMythical Monsters Picture FrameNAMETMTeaching ResourcesCLASS storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeLegendary Creatures Picture FrameNAMETMTeaching ResourcesCLASS storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeStorytime Biography SheetTMTeaching ResourcesThe Life ofWRITTEN BYCLASS storytimemagazine.com 2016

Storytime Biography SheetStorytimeTMTeaching Resources storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeStorytime Biography Sheet: ChecklistTMTeaching ResourcesCHECKLISTDid you start with an interesting sentence? Does it make people want to read on?D id you remember to write it in the third person, using he, she, they and their? Did you write it in the past tense? id you write it in the order that events happened (chronological order) – startingDwith where and when the hero and heroine was born? Who were the hero or heroine’s friends and family? Did they have any enemies? ave you remembered to put in important facts – facts that make you say ‘wow’?HDon’t forget important dates too! id you use time connectives to explain when things happened? For example, as aDchild, later that day, three months later, many years later, meanwhile, eventually. ave you used the right adjectives to describe your hero or heroine? Have youHdescribed their feelings too? Have you used exciting words to tell your hero’s story? Are there any good quotes you can put in your biography? What is the hero or heroine remembered for today? Is the ending satisfying? storytimemagazine.com 2016

Storytimestorytime Diary SheetTMTeaching ResourcesNAMEDear Diary,CLASSDate: storytimemagazine.com 2016

Storytimemyths and legends: Top of the Gods SurveyNAMETMTeaching ResourcesCLASSUse tally marks to write down how many votes each mythical God gets. Add up the totalat the end of each row. Which God is the most popular? Which God is the least eyaLokiRamaRa storytimemagazine.com 2016Thor

myths and legends: roll a monsterRoll aMonsterStorytimeTMTeaching ResourcesPlay our Roll A Monster game and create a fearsomebeast for your myth! Just roll a dice to decide whatyour monster will look like, then put it all togetherand draw it in our Mythical Monster Picture Frame.1st Roll: 2rd Roll: 3rd Roll: 4th Roll: 5th Roll: 6th Roll:Eyes Mouth HeadBodyFeet WeaponRoll a 1Roll a 2Roll a 3Roll a 4Roll a 5Roll a 6 storytimemagazine.com 2016

Storytime: Fold a monsterStorytimeTMTeaching ResourcesFold this sheet into three sections. One person draws a monster head at the topand folds the paper to hide it. The second person draws a body and folds it over,then the last person draws legs. Unfold it to see what you’ve got! storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeStorytime: Myth or Legend SheetNAMETMTeaching ResourcesCLASS storytimemagazine.com 2016

StorytimeStorytime: Myth and Match GameTMTeaching ResourcesCan you match the hero to the monster they battled? Draw a line to pairthem up – or use this as inspiration for creating your own myths and legends!HeroesMonstersTheseusHumbabaOdysseus pleaded with the Cyclops,but the giant didn’t care.“If you are foolish enough to walkinto my larder, then I will eat you,” hegrunted. He summoned his sheep andsealed up the cave behind him.All day, Odysseus paced anxiouslyback and forth, trying to come up withan escape plan.Saint GeorgeWhat he didn’t realise was that thesoldiers were clinging to the belliesof the sheep. As soon as they wereclear of the cave, they let go anddashed down the mountainside asquickly as they could. When theyreached the shore, they dragged theirboat into the sea and rowed with alltheir power and might.When the Cyclops heard Odysseus’crew scrambling over the rocks, heknew he had been tricked, and hegrabbed great boulders and threwthem into the sea. His blindness madehis aim poor, but his powerful throwscreated huge waves that almostcapsized their rowing boat.Perseus storytimemagazine.com 2016The Cyclops had never drunk winebefore, and he guzzled down a wholeflask. It dribbled down his chin.“Missed!” shouted Odysseus, tauntingthe Cyclops. “And, I should tell you, myname isn’t Nobody – I am Odysseus.And I hope the loss of your eye putsan end to your cruelty, you monster!”cyclopsThe Cyclops raged and roared andlet fly another boulder, but it was toolate – Odysseus and his men hadmade it safely to their ship, with theirpockets and packs filled to the brimwith supplies they had taken from thecave of the Cyclops.OdysseusMinotaur30-36 ST 18.indd 333321/12/2015 10:23DragonGilgameshMedusa3630-36 ST 18.indd 36When the Cyclops returned that nightwith his sheep, he closed up the caveand tried to grab some soldiers for hisdinner, but Odysseus leapt forward.“Oh, great one, to prove we are notyour enemy, we have a gift – a wineso fine, only the gods are allowed todrink it. Would you like to try it?”21/12/2015 10:23

Storytimehero and heroine adjectives sheetNAMETMTeaching ResourcesCLASSHere are lots of words to describe your hero or heroine. Draw circles around the onesyou’d like to use in your alenturousCan you write more hero or heroine adjectives in this box?gnorts storytimemagazine.com 2016adv

Storytimebaddy adjectives sheetTMTeaching ResourcesNAMECLASSHow will you describe the baddy in your story? Circle your favourite words here.bad-mannere selfishdcruelvaingreedyjealousgninncu bossyscaryWrite some more adjectives to describe your baddy. Think about what they look like. storytimemagazine.com 2016lazy

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These are called ‘creation myths’ or ‘nature myths’. Here are some famous myths we’ve featured in Storytime magazine: Perseus and Medusa (Greek, Issue 1) Thor’s Stolen Hammer (Norse, Issue 3) The Hero Twins (Mayan, Issue 4) The Midas Touch (Greek, Issue 8) Theseus and the Minotaur (Greek, Issue 12)

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