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Myths, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, and Legends

Myths, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, and Legends. Myth. Myth -traditional story - may describe origins of the world and/or a people - attempt to explain mysteries, supernatural events, or cultural traditions - sometimes sacred / can involve gods

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Myths, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, and Legends

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  1. Myths, Folk Tales,Fairy Tales, and Legends

  2. Myth Myth -traditional story - may describe origins of the world and/or a people - attempt to explain mysteries, supernatural events, or cultural traditions - sometimes sacred / can involve gods - represents reality in dramatic ways.

  3. Fairy Tale Fairy tale - may involve fairies, giants, dragons, elves, goblins, dwarves, and other fanciful and fantastic forces.

  4. Folk Tale Folk tale - a collection of fictional tales about people and/or animals - describe how main character copes with events of everyday life - tale may involve crisis or conflict - superstitions and unfounded beliefs are important elements

  5. Legend Legend - a story purported to be historical in nature, but without evidence Examples King Arthur, Robin Hood

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