ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A myth is a traditional story that may answer life’s overarching questions, such as the origins of the world (the creation myth) or of a people. A myth can also be an attempt to explain mysteries, supernatural events, and cultural traditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -A traditional tale is a folk tale or fairy story which has been passed down for many generations and is well known within a particular culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Folktales are stories in the oral tradition, or tales that people tell each other out loud, rather than stories in written form. They’re closely related to many storytelling traditions, including fables, myths, and fairy tales.

Detailed explanation-4: -Traditional literature can fall into a number of categories: proverbs, fairytales, folklore, fables, animal tales, myths and legends, etc. The following are explanations of four of the more common types.

Detailed explanation-5: -Folk tales, myths and legends are all kinds of stories which were originally shared in spoken form. Usually taking the form of an allegorical tale (with a moral about living life in a good way), myths and legends often feature mythical creatures and famous heroes/warriors.