Fairytales, Folktales, Myths

and LegendsA ride through the

genres…

Created by Maggie Holland and Elizabeth Pair

Folktales

• Folktales are short stories that come from oral tradition, and have to do with everyday life.

• Characters can be human or animals with human characteristics.

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Examples of Folktales

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Fairytales

• Fairy Tales are a type of folktale.

• Fairytales always involve elements of magic, as well as good triumphing over evil.

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Example of Fairytales

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Myths

• Myths are symbolic tales of the distant, timeless past, believed to be true and sacred, with humans demonstrating extra-human or heroic characteristics.

• Myths explain phenomenon (something extraordinary).

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Example of Myths

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Legends

• Legends focus on individuals and their accomplishments and involve a high degree of exaggeration and humor (typically).

• Legends are often told as if they were a historic event.

• Many times they are considered to be based on distorted facts.

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Example of Legends

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