Folktales
have been handed down and reflect cultural values.
They come
from an oral tradition and were written down much later so there are
multiple
versions. Typically, in the simple plot, good eventually triumphs over evil.
Genre
purposes:
The purpose
of a folktale is to tell an entertaining story, to reveal human nature, to kindle
imagination, to understand universal qualities of humankind
(how humans
are alike), to convey morals and values, and to instill cultural beliefs,
values and practices.
-
Folktales a tale circulated by word of mouth among the
common folk
- Fairy Tales is a type
of short story that typically features fantasy characters, such as fairies,
goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants, mermaids, or gnomes, and usually magic
or enchantments.
-
Legends
regarded as
historical although not verifiable
King Bladud
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Myths –mythos-
contains supernatural beings (gods and goddesses) and attempts to explain
something
Fables – A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
Tall
Tales- An exaggerated, unreliable story
Porquoi a story that
explains how or why
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