What is a myth? A myth is a story. The myths in this chapter are ancient (very old) stories. Children and adults would love to fly like birds. We know that people can not fly like birds. We know that people can not use magic to fly. A long time ago people thought that a man could fly like a bird. They wrote myths about flying like a bird. These stories are not true but are fun to read. There are many myths about wanting to fly. Some myths you know are about:

1. Fairies
2. Magic Carpets
3. Flying Dragons

The myths you will read in this chapter are about:

1. Why the sun and moon are up in the sky,
2. People who fly with magic horses,
3. People who wanted to fly like birds,
4. People who use magic chariots to fly.

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