This document defines and classifies different types of traditional tales, including folktales and tall tales. It discusses that folktales developed through oral tradition and spread through migration. There are various theories about their origins. Folktales are classified into categories like cumulative tales, talking beast tales, and realistic tales. Tall tales feature exaggerated heroes and stories and originate from the United States. Characteristics of folktales include their simple plot structures, flat characters, styles, themes, and common motifs. Common types of traditional tales are fables, myths, legends, and epics.