The Myth Of How The Crocodile Got It's Skin

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"How The Crocodile Got It's Skin" is a myth because it meets all the criteria a myth requires. The three requirements a story must have in order to be a myth is it must follow a pattern, answer the question "why?", and follow a belief system. The crocodile is introduced to the readers early in the story by repeatedly coming out of the water; "The crocodile became very proud of its skin and started coming out of the water to bask...even while the sun was still shining". (Paragraph 2) In order for a story to be a myth it must follow a pattern. Theoretically because the crocodile seeks the attention, he continuously came out of the water to bask; therefore, meeting one of the requirements of a myth. Also, in the text it said, "But each day

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