What key roles do animals play in legends and mythology? Choose one to describe in detail.

Discuss one creation story where an animal plays an important role. Make sure to tell where it originated.

How are animals personified in myths and legends? What is one example of the symbolic nature of animals as portrayed in myths and legends?

What are the three ways shapeshifters transform?

How is a cryptid a modern day animal legend?

Human to animal

Animal to human

Goddess to animal.

Explanation:

Human shapeshifts to animal and vice versa because animals according, to the mythology and legends, play a crucial role in representing their power, strength, and intelligence. The companionship between human and animals presented for survival in the woods and every day of lives. Goddess transforms into animals to show their power and to protect themselves. Some of the goddesses who transform into animals included Medusa, Europa, Semele, Nemesis etc.