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Folk literature 1
1. FOLK LITERATURE
Stories passed down from generation to
generation
Most of the time, authors are unknown
Include: Myths, Tall Tales, Folk Tales, and
Epics
2. 1. Myth
A fictional tale that explains the
actions of gods or the causes of
natural phenomena (like lightning, or
the seasons)
No real historical truth
Involved supernatural elements
3. Myth
Purposes:
Cultural history and reinforce values
Explain “how” or “why” certain
things happened
Entertainment
4. 2. Folk Tales
Originally oral tradition
Often contain: heroes, adventure,
magic, and romance
Includes fairy tales and legends
5. Folk Tale
Purpose:
Explain the natural world
Reinforce values; teach lessons
Entertain
6. 3. Folk “Tall” Tales
Humorous story in which
character possess superhuman abilities
Impossible happenings occur
Told in common, everyday language
Usually have some realistic detail
7. 4. Epic
A long narrative poem about
the deeds of gods or heroes in
war or travel
Written in ornate, poetic
language
8. EPIC
Incorporates myth, legend, history,
and often intervention of the gods.
The poet begins by announcing the
subject and asking a Muse (one of the
nine goddesses of the arts, lit, or
science), to help