Myths are considered true by the society that created them, usually involve deities interacting with humans, and attempt to explain nature or existence. Legends are also generally considered true, featuring historical figures like warriors or heroes interacting in less remote lands and more recent times compared to myths. Folktales are fictional stories that are not meant to be taken seriously, often including animal or human characters and supernatural elements, and typically aim to show good behaviors being rewarded or evil receiving punishment in a timeless and placeless setting.

1. Differences between Legend, Myth and Folktale
Myths
Legends
Folktales
are considered truth
by the originating society
are considered truth
based on actual historical
events
are fictional
not taken seriously
usually have deities
with humans
have historical figures
warriors/ heroes
have animal or
human characters,
supernatural foes
helpers
take place in an
earlier world
are in less remote lands/
more recent times
are timeless,
placeless
are explanations of
existence/nature
are embroideries of
historical fact
show reward of good
punishment of evil
are sacred
are secular
are secular