2. Myths, Fairytale, Tall Tales, Legends, and Fables Be an Expert!

3. Myths  Stories about gods, goddesses, and spirits  Try to explain how things in the world were created  Many famous ones are Greek, Roman, Viking, Native American  Example: Pandora’s Box

4. Fairytale  Stories that have been passed down for hundreds of years  Setting is along time ago  Magic, imaginary creatures, and talking animals can be included  Example: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

5. Tall Tales  Stories that stretch the truth  Could be about real people or imaginary characters  Usually show great strength or size  Example: John Henry

6. Legends  Always about humans but can have magic or supernatural events  Based on real people who are considered heroes  Story handed down for many years; truth becomes distorted  Example: Johnny Appleseed

7. Fables  Short story that teaches a lesson (called a moral)  Characters are usually animals  Aesop is the most well-known author  Example: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

8. Are You Ready for the Challenge?  Fairytale?  Legend?  Fable?  Tall Tale?  Myth?