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Folklore:
Fables
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Folklore The term folklore is generally used to
refer to the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and dances of a culture.
Folklore can include fables, fairy tales, legends, myths, tall tales, and folk tales.
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Fables A short tale used to teach a moral
lesson, often with animals as characters.
Most famous fables are Aesop’s Fables.
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Fairy tale A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and
creatures, usually intended for children. Example: Cinderella or Dinorella
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Legends A traditional tale handed down from
earlier times and believed to have an historical basis.
Example: Merlin and the Dragons
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Myths A story that usually explains something
about the world and involves gods and other superhuman beings.
Example: Demeter and Persephone- The Origin of the Seasons
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Tall Tale An extravagant, fanciful or greatly
exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero.
Example: The Bunyans
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Folktale A story or legend forming part of an oral
tradition.
Example: Oni and the Great Bird and Master Frog