Mano read two epics.
The first epic is the story of a soldier who got lost at sea and sailed for many years before finding his way home. While he was
gone, his family struggled financially. Knowing how much their father valued his ancestors' homeland, his children refused
bribes of food and money offered in exchange for the land. They preferred to live humbly and proudly. Upon his return, their
father's joy was boundless, which pleased his sons and daughters.
The second epic is the story of a great leader and prince who was banished from his home by an evil cousin. While traveling
and living a simple life in the forest the prince met and married a princess. Despite their royal backgrounds, neither of them
minded living safely hidden in the forest. This humility saved their lives on a number of occasions, and their great happiness
together did not depend on living in a castle.
Mario has compared these two myths. He has determined that characters with determination and loyalty play prominent roles in
both myths
What question did Mario ask in order to find this similarity?
A How are the settings similar in both myths?
B. What were the customs of the day?
C. How did the myth-tellers obtain food?
D What characteristics do the myth-tellers believe are important?