Why do people tell stories Myths Legends Folktales
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Why do people tell stories? Myths Legends Folktales Fables Fairy Tales
What is a myth? Myth is the general term for any type of story that has a deep cultural meaning. Telling Stories The genre of Myths include: § Legends § Folktales § Fables § Fairy Tales
What is a myth? A myth shares a truth to the people who tell it and hear it. Some myths may have been based on actual events or people, but they have been transformed Telling Stories by symbolic meaning. Myths explain natural phenomenon and answer universal questions, such as Why do we have day and night? These stories have great importance to people and their culture, which is why the stories have
What is culture? Culture refers to the shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize a group of people. § Attitudes are the ideas and beliefs of a group of people. § Values are the qualities that the people respect and honor. § Goals are the objectives people work towards.
What is a legend? A legend is often based on historic facts, but also includes mythical qualities. Legends usually involve heroic characters or. Telling Stories fantastic places and often encompass the spiritual beliefs of the people and their culture. One famous legend is the story of King Arthur and how he became king. Click to show video
What is a folktale? A folktale is a story that has been passed on from one generation to the next. Usually the author of a folktale is unknown Telling Stories and there may be several versions of the story. Folktales often include talking animals. Folktales share a specific message or meaning. Why did people tell this Click to show video
What is a fable? A fable is a very short story which is meant to teach a lesson. This lesson is called a moral. Tellingbut Stories Usually, not always, fables are stories about animals that talk like people. Why did people tell this story? Click to show video
What is a fairy tale? A fairy tale is story that tells about witches, giants, elves, princes, dragons, ogres, and princesses. Magical things happen in fairy tales – Tellingtalk, Stories mirrors pumpkins become carriages, and a lamp may be home to a genie. Why did people tell this story? Click to show video
Why do people tell stories? To answer questions. § To explain cultural beliefs. § To teach a lesson § or to share a moral. A. Rolston 2013
