What are myths, legends, folk tales and fables? - KS2 English for kids #shorts

A myth is a really old story that people used to tell a long time ago to explain things they didn't understand. For example, they might tell a story about how the sun and moon were created, or why thunder and lightning happen.

A legend is a story that is based on real people or events from the past, but has been passed down for a long time and may have some imaginary or magical parts added to it. Legends often involve brave or famous people or creatures, and they help explain important customs or beliefs of a community.

Folk tales are also known as fairy tales and they are stories that have been made up by people (or folk). Folktales have imaginative characters, happy endings and may contain magic. These stories have always been children's favourite stories and many of them have been turned into well-known films. Folktales normally start with Once upon a time and end with lived happily ever after.

Fables are short stories that have a meaning. This meaning is called a moral. It teaches how we should behave and live our lives. Fables have animals as the main characters who can talk and act like humans. There is usually one animal who is weak and it often contains a hero or villain. The story often has a happy ending with a message about how to behave or what to believe. Popular fables are usually easy to read and understand for people of all ages.

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