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Folk Tale
Folk Tale
Part of Speech:nounDefinition:story of the past, often fictitiousSynonyms:fable, fiction, folk story, folk tale, folklore, lore, myth, mythology, mythos, narrative, saga, tale, tradition
The reading selection features European folklore, specifically tales of dragons, knights, and damsels in distress. These elements are commonly found in medieval European folklore and legends.
A Folk Tale was created in 1854.
Rumpelstiltskin is a folk or fairy tale originating in Germany but with variants of the tale appearing in Sweden, England, Scotland and even some Arabic countries. The tale was picked up by the Brothers Grimm and is now most associated with them, however the origins stretch back into the folklore of many different cultures.
No, it is not necessary to underline a folk tale. When citing a folk tale in written work, it is typically formatted in italics instead of underlining.
An example of a Philippine narrative is the folk tale of "Bernardo Carpio," a story about a legendary figure said to be trapped in between two mountains in the Philippines. The tale is often used to explain earthquakes in Filipino folklore.
The folklore to the legend of Narcissus is a tall tale.
Technically, there isn't one. But if you're looking for another name for folktale, there's legend and fable.
You can find the story of "The Professor and the Wise Ferryman" in Indian folk tale books, online folklore resources, or in collections of Indian stories and fables. You may also find variations of this story under different titles across different storytelling platforms.
No, it is a fairy tale.