In legend, accounts may include fantastical elements like magic, supernatural beings, or exaggerated heroic feats that stretch the boundaries of reality. Legends tend to be passed down orally and can evolve over time through retelling, often blurring the lines between fact and fiction. They may also serve a cultural or moral purpose, reinforcing beliefs or values within a community.
Simon Heywood has written: 'The new storytelling' -- subject(s): Storytelling, History
Lee Anne Bell has written: 'Storytelling for social justice' -- subject(s): Social justice, Storytelling
Frank Hoff has written: 'Song, dance, storytelling'
Susan Louise Trostle-Brand has written: 'Storytelling in emergent literacy' -- subject(s): Storytelling, Language arts (Elementary), Multiple intelligences
Arlene Flancher has written: 'Storytelling, kids, and Christian education' -- subject- s -: Bible stories, Storytelling in Christian education 'God Feeds Us Bible Storybook'
A written account typically includes key details and facts about a particular event or topic, presented in a structured and organized manner. It often includes a clear introduction, body containing main points and supporting details, and a conclusion summarizing the information presented. Additionally, a written account may incorporate descriptive language, analysis, and interpretation to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Horst Kornberger has written: 'The power of stories' -- subject(s): Storytelling
The first written account in the Bible is Exodus.
Myths don't have time and date stamps. These are stories that likely predate the written word. The oldest written account comes from Hesiod in the 8th -7th centuries BC, and it was probably ancient even then. Being a "creation" myth (Pandora was the first woman, and by some account, the first person), it would have gone as far back as storytelling itself.
Elizabeth B. Barnes has written: 'The story of discipleship' -- subject- s -: Baptist authors, Christian life, Christianity, Identification - Religion -, Religious aspects of Storytelling, Storytelling
Elin Johnston has written: 'Dodoima' -- subject(s): Tales, Legends, Storytelling
John W. Myers has written: 'Storytelling for middle grades students'