Oral history (if true) legends, folk-stories, tall tales.
They are called myths
People often refer to stories about the past that are not written down as oral history or oral traditions. These stories are passed down through generations by word of mouth.
The passing of stories, specifically history/culture, by word of mouth from generation to generation is called an "oral tradition". There are numerous examples, and it can be found in any culture which has no formal writing system. Ancient examples include Judaism while modern examples include most tribal groups (even Native Americans, who now write in English, have no native written language) .
Most lessons and stories are told by either written word or word of mouth; as it was then is as it is now.
Stories passed down by word of mouth are oral traditions.These stories are also known as folk stories or folk tales.
It is Oral tradition or sometimes referred to as oral culture or oral lore
This is called putting your foot in your mouth. Many people do it but they usually feel foolish after.
I would call it oral history.
Traders
Stories are told in books, on visual media or by word of mouth.
Mouth-less animals.
Tales told by word of mouth and collected into the mythology of a ancient people who thought of it as a religion do not often come with titles. They are now known by the main characters.