Myths and lengends
Across
- 4. A story explaining how the world, humans, or the universe came into existence.
- 6. A magical spell or charm that alters reality.
- 8. vs evil A central conflict where moral opposites—virtue and wickedness—struggle for power.
- 9. A journey or mission a hero undertakes to achieve a significant goal.
- 11. Remains of ancient buildings or cities, often linked to past civilisations.
- 13. Excessive pride that leads a character to challenge the gods and face punishment.
- 14. A traditional story that explains natural events, cultural beliefs, or the actions of gods and heroes.
- 15. A predetermined course of events that characters cannot escape.
- 16. Non-human beings such as dragons, spirits, giants, or magical animals found in myths.
- 17. A person or place believed to deliver divine messages or prophecies.
- 18. Supernatural beings or spirits in Japanese folklore.
Down
- 1. The antagonist who opposes the hero and represents harmful or immoral behaviour.
- 2. A central character who performs brave or noble deeds.
- 3. A story based on real people or events, exaggerated over time to express cultural values.
- 5. A short story with animals as characters that teaches a moral lesson.
- 7. A divine or supernatural prediction about the future that shapes a character’s fate.
- 10. Elite Japanese warriors known for honour, discipline, and loyalty.
- 11. The foretold end of the world in Norse mythology, involving a great battle.
- 12. Unable to die; living forever, like gods or supernatural beings.
- 15. tale A traditional story passed down orally, often teaching cultural values.