research and find a modern myth or an urban legend. read about this myth or legend. step 2: analysis questions based on your research, answer the following questions about the modern myth or urban legend you have chosen: what is a brief summary of your myth or legend? if this myth or legend had a moral, what would it be? explain using details from your research. we discussed the communal importance of myths and legends and noted how they unite cultures. in what way does this myth or legend serve the same purpose? we explored the role animals play in mythology. do animals play a role in your myth or legend? if so, how are they involved? recall the discussion of mythical places from the unit. does your myth or legend include a mythical place? why or why not? who from your myth or legend would most likely be classified as a hero as we discussed in the course? why would you choose this person as a hero? what makes some people believe that this myth or legend could be true? do you think there is any value in keeping this myth or legend alive? why or why not?
