Folktales and proverbs are common because they serve as a means of preserving cultural heritage and wisdom across generations. They convey important moral lessons and social values in an easily relatable and memorable format. Additionally, their oral tradition allows for adaptability and relevance in various contexts, making them enduring tools for education and storytelling within communities.
Both were part of the oral tradition.
a tale circulated via word of mouth among the common folk
is that folktale to town
Folktale is a noun.
No a Cautionary tale is not a folktale
Tagalog term for folktale: kuwentong- bayan
Christian Nkwocha has written: 'Some common proverbs and their simple explanations' -- subject(s): Igbo Proverbs, Translations into English
A proverb is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated. Proverbs expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical. Proverbs fit into the category of formulaic language or wisdom literature - as in the book of Proverbs in the Bible. Some proverbs: A stitch in time saves nine Ignorance is bliss A dog is a man's best friend
the difference is that a fable is a boy but folktale is a girl
It is considered folklore. All of Greek mythology isn't contained in one folktale, but the individual myths are each a folktale.
fanticy or fiction
Yes, legend falls under the category of folktale, according to dictionary.com.