Myths and folklore Vocabulary

Words used to describe a person from what the person says, does, or how they act.

A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures

a folk story or legend passed down through oral tradition (not word of mouth)

Short story that teaches a practical lesson about life

An extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story.  Not meant to believe

A story about tricks and pranks usually by the low, small, or poor on the proud, big, or rich.

Traditional, ancient stories dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heros

A traditional tale handed sown from earlier times.  Believed to have historical basis 

A central idea, message, or purpose of a literary work

The term for the traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and pratices

Stories involving recent incidents that are probably made up but seem to have elements of truth