1. Myths, Legends, Folktales & Fables

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

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

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

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

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