Fables 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 ID: 287025
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Folklore:
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FolkloreThe 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.Slide3Slide4
FablesA short tale used to teach a moral lesson, often with animals as characters.Most famous fables are Aesop’s Fables.Slide5
Fairy taleA fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures, usually intended for children. Example: Cinderella or DinorellaSlide6
LegendsA traditional tale handed down from earlier times and believed to have an historical basis. Example: Merlin and the DragonsSlide7
MythsA story that usually explains something about the world and involves gods and other superhuman beings. Example: Demeter and Persephone- The Origin of the SeasonsSlide8
Tall TaleAn extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero. Example: The BunyansSlide9
FolktaleA story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Example: Oni and the Great Bird and Master Frog