Oral Tradition Fairy Tales Fables Legends and Myths
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Oral Tradition Fairy Tales, Fables, Legends, and Myths
![Oral Traditions Ø Oral traditions is a term that includes fairy tales, fables, legends Oral Traditions Ø Oral traditions is a term that includes fairy tales, fables, legends](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/16dda0a8c1d00cfa28933e1421838f2a/image-2.jpg)
Oral Traditions Ø Oral traditions is a term that includes fairy tales, fables, legends and tall tales, and myths Ø Oral traditions were composed long ago, in many cases before books were available to the general public Ø Although each type has its distinctions, all oral traditions have a shared purpose of teaching the reader a lesson about life.
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Fairy. Tales A fairy tale is a story composed orally and then passed along by word of mouth • Intended to teach a moral lesson • Usually include magical elements
![Fables A fable is a brief story or poem, usually with animal characters that Fables A fable is a brief story or poem, usually with animal characters that](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/16dda0a8c1d00cfa28933e1421838f2a/image-4.jpg)
Fables A fable is a brief story or poem, usually with animal characters that talk, that teaches a lesson about life called a “moral. ”
![Legends and Tall Tales Ø Legends and tall tales are stories handed down over Legends and Tall Tales Ø Legends and tall tales are stories handed down over](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/16dda0a8c1d00cfa28933e1421838f2a/image-5.jpg)
Legends and Tall Tales Ø Legends and tall tales are stories handed down over generations that are generally believed to be historical Ø They usually contain fantastic elements, such as people with extraordinary abilities or characteristics. Ø Legends and Tall Tales are sometimes used to explain origins or natural occurrences
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Many legends and fables are influenced by cultural context - the background, customs, and beliefs of the people who originally told the story.
![Myths are stories usually containing superhuman beings that explain natural occurrences and express beliefs Myths are stories usually containing superhuman beings that explain natural occurrences and express beliefs](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/16dda0a8c1d00cfa28933e1421838f2a/image-7.jpg)
Myths are stories usually containing superhuman beings that explain natural occurrences and express beliefs about right and wrong.
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• • • Myths are used to explain: Natural phenomena Origins of animals, landmarks, and natural entities Lessons about right and wrong
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