Consider the material we’re reading on legends and how they differ from myths and folktales.

Please review this week’s readings on the creation of Slenderman and reflect on how legends start. Also, consider the material we’re reading on legends and how they differ from myths and folktales. Then complete the following 2 steps.

1.) For step one, in a few sentences, please define what a legend is according to our textbook and how it differentiates from myths and folktales. This step is intended to help remind and solidify what a legend is before step 2.

2.) Once you have a firm definition of legends, try to create your own. Remember, it does not need to fit into just a single category as discussed in the textbook and it does not need to be written like a traditional story (text messages, journals, newspapers can all tell stories). Consider the balance of anonymity and specific details, the mix of truth and exaggeration, and all the other information provided in the readings.

Your submission should be 200-300 words and illustrate you understand the characteristics of a legend. Please work on proper grammar and spelling, unless it is specifically necessary to disregard them.