ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a Folktale? A folktale is a tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk, especially one forming part of the oral tradition of the common people. any belief or story passed on traditionally, especially one considered to be false or based on superstition.

Detailed explanation-2: -A myth is a traditional story explaining a historical or a religious phenomenon to the audience while folktale is a fictional story usually to entertain the audience, and sometimes even to teach them a life lesson.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generally folktales are considered both by tellers and listeners as purely fictional.

Detailed explanation-4: -Whereas myth has at its core the origins of a people and is often sacred, folklore is a collection of fictional tales about people or animals. Superstitions and unfounded beliefs are important elements in the folklore tradition.

Detailed explanation-5: -Traditional stories about common people are the basis for most forms of folklore. These folktales typically involve a person or animal learning a valuable lesson by obeying – or, in most cases, not obeying – cultural rules.