Презентация на тему Myths and legends

and the contents of English – speaking countries mythology

and it’s influence on the modern life of the countries.

The aim

legends and compare them
to define the concepts of “myth”

and “legend”, their similarities and differences

to study the “soul” of English mythology (fears, dreams, ideal, national hero, etc)

to find out how national mythology is formed

to find out the way it influences modern life

get to know about the former explorers of English mythology

a few people know him as a scientist and

explorer. J. Tolkien (1892 – 1973) was an Oxford professor. It’s rather strange, but he wrote only about 30 articles. It’s a pity, that most of his articles and stories weren’t published, and nobody can explain, why.

J.R.R. Tolkien

a fairy – tail, about famous Gods, heroes, about

the origin of weather events.

”Legend” is a poetic story about a historical event, connected with the description of reality.

“Ballad” is a poem or a song, made in a special way, telling about true facts or heroes, their bravery and victories.

We can say, that myth isn’t very important to history or facts, as it looks more like a fiction, but it reflects the way people used to live, their national identity, their level of life, which has rather serious influence on “the soul of language” (specific words and quotes, for example).

The main concepts:

cold
Roman occupation

Not enough land (island)
Isolation
Ghosts
Reserved, a bit gloomy
Family-oriented
Technologically advanced
Ambitious
Willing

to travel

England

England is a country of quite reserved people, and because of this English legends are often very serious and sort of mysterious, contents many ghosts and witches. Sometimes myths tell us about bad governors, wealthy and violent people, about poor people and their sadness and, of course, about powerful men, who save the goodness and banishes villain.

nation
Strong character
Educational system
Poetry and art

For Scotland mass holidays and

competitions are habitual and happy mood is characteristic for Scotts. Because of this a lot of legends are based on peoples’ relationships, on love, friendship, traditions and native old stories.

and wars

Ancient castles preserved

Celtic influence
Art
Patriotism
Divine nature of the

characters is obscured
Myths concerning wars
Gods of war
Strong character
Respect the ancestors
Pagan mythology preserved and alive

Romans

Welsh language
Pagan mythology

Mythology concerning
nature
Families linked close
together
Family –

oriented
mythology
War – like,
protesting
Unique mentality,
suspicious of
foreigners

deserts

A lot of invasions
Not advanced enough
Close to nature
Mythology

concerning
nature
Art
Patriotism
Cheerfulness
A bit reserved
Hard – working
Wisdom

If to talk about Australia, which has absolutely different climate and just everything, its’ mythology has always been very wise and has an edifying meaning, an explanation of something, which was difficult to go through with a help of science or proofs.

“Kiwis”, are relaxed people who love the outdoor life.
Over

80% of the 3.6 million are of European (mainly British) origin. Around 9% of the population are Maoris – who came to New Zealand from Poloynesia in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The two official languages in the country are English and Maori.

With all these perfect geographical conditions and exciting history, New Zealand became one of the most interesting and exciting countries to visit, mainly because of the beautiful old traditions and unordinary, not European mythology, which was based on nature, art and tribal relationships.