traditional tales passed down form one generation to the next ORALLY
represent the values, beliefs and traditions of their time
elements of magic and fantasy, supernatural events
LEGEND:main features, some same as in myth
teaches a lesson about a real person BUT some facts dramatically changed
LESSONS PASSED DOWN are about animals, plants, or forces of nature that are humanlike.
stories specifically for kids, involve magical characters, have good and evil characters, and generally start with “once upon a time.”
