Myths, Legends, Folktales & Fables

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Myths, Legends, Folktales & Fables

Myths Stories involving gods and goddesses. Stress cultural ideals or explain natural occurrences.

Legends Stories believed to be based on real-life events. Feature larger than life people.

Folk Tales Stories about ordinary people. Reveal traditions and values of a culture.

Fables Feature animals that speak and act like humans. Teach morals or lessons on how to live.

Characteristics of all Originated long before reading & writing Handed down from generation to generation through story-telling Known as “oral tradition” of literature