Worksheet: Myths or Legends?

Instructions: Read each statement carefully and decide whether it describes a myth or a legend. Circle your answer.

1. ___ A story about a magical creature that grants wishes to those who find it. Myth or Legend?

2. ___ A tale about a brave knight who saves a kingdom from a fire-breathing dragon. Myth or Legend?

3. ___ A story about a giant sea monster that terrorizes sailors and sinks their ships. Myth or Legend?

4. ___ A tale about a young girl who can talk to animals and uses her gift to protect the forest. Myth or Legend?

5. ___ A story about a powerful god who controls the weather and brings thunderstorms. Myth or Legend?

6. ___ A tale about a lost city deep in the jungle, filled with treasures and hidden dangers. Myth or Legend?

7. ___ A story about a magical sword that can only be wielded by the true king of the land. Myth or Legend?

8. ___ A tale about a mischievous leprechaun who hides pots of gold at the end of rainbows. Myth or Legend?

9. ___ A story about a ghostly figure who haunts an old mansion, scaring anyone who enters. Myth or Legend?

10. ___ A tale about a wise old sage who possesses secret knowledge and helps those in need. Myth or Legend?

Answer Key: 1. Myth 2. Legend 3. Legend 4. Legend 5. Myth 6. Legend 7. Legend 8. Myth 9. Legend 10. Legend