Myths
Theseus and the Minotaur
(To read this story, click on the document at bottom of page...) - Good and evil characters - Explain how something happened or why - Has Gods in the story - Has fantastical creatures - Supernatural forces are included - Usually uses a classical opening e.g. Long, long ago |
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Legends
The Legend of Bedd Gelert
(To read this story, click on the document at bottom of page ...) - Good and evil characters - Has heroes and villains - Used to be passed on orally rather than written - May be based on an element of truth - Has an ending that summarises the outcome |
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Fables
The Hare and the Tortoise
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- A moral or lesson in the story
- Don't have a lot of detail
- Contain simple sentences
- Human characteristics given to animals
(To read this story, click on the document atthe bottom of page)
- A moral or lesson in the story
- Don't have a lot of detail
- Contain simple sentences
- Human characteristics given to animals
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