Simply put, myth has to do with stories about natural occurrences or history of a people in the ancient times that are been told which could be true or false in order to explain their relevance in our time while folktale has to do with traditional date-back stories of a place in an oral communication which are mostly facts. These two are all sources of African philosophy.
The characteristics of folktales are they are passed down orally; they can change over time; and they were a form of entertainment. There are many different types: fables, legends, fairy tales, tall tales, generic folktales, and myths.
Folktales and myths remain interesting, entertaining, and educational, as long as one does not take them too seriously.
Folktales are retelling's stories, myths, and legends. Johnny Appleseed, Bigfoot, and Paul Bunion are examples of still popular folktales.
Earthquake myths are the folktales that people say what they think caused the earthquake.
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They define them through myths and folktales as to why i do not know either
Myths, legends, folktales, and fables are important because they serve as cultural touchstones, providing a sense of identity, shared history, and moral lessons. They often convey important beliefs, values, and traditions, strengthening the community's cultural bonds and passing down wisdom through generations.
You can have a godfather or a godmother, so it could be possible to have a "fairy" godmother (if you believe in myths, folktales, or fantasies)
Folktales- stories from different cultures that were told and passed down from generation to generation. Myths- Stories that when they were first created were thought to be true such as the stories in Greek Mythology were thought to be true back in ancient Greece, Roman Mythology was thought to be true around the time of the Roman Empire and Egytian Mythology was thought to be true back in ancient Egypt. Fairytales- Just little made up stories that are centuries old, they are pretty much folktales but they dont speak of the culture and society as folktales do
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Folktales from South America include legends and myths such as 'The Armadillo's Song' and 'The Young Cowherd.' 'The Rainbow Bird' and 'Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon' are other South American folktales.