ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A folktale is an old story that’s been told again and again, often for generations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Folktales were often employed to share a common history, to reinforce cultural values, or highlight important traditions. When people belonged to a tribe or lived in a small village, by necessity they needed to be able to get along well under a variety of circumstances and minimize conflict.

Detailed explanation-3: -Folktales are traditional stories that have been passed down orally for generations and perhaps centuries, long before they were ever written down. Because of this, there is no single correct version of most folktales, and many have lots of variations. Every country and culture around the world has its own folktales.

Detailed explanation-4: -Folktales were passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth, which is called oral tradition. Folktales were made up to explain the wonders of the world or to teach morals and lessons.

Detailed explanation-5: -Many cultures did not write down their history. Instead, they told stories to their children about what happened, and so it was passed on from one generation to the next. In this way history was kept alive. This is called “oral tradition”.