folk tale

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Noun folk tale has 1 sense

folktale, folk tale - a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk
--₁ is a kind of narrative, narration, story, tale
--₁ is a part of folklore
--₁ has particulars: Arabian Nights' Entertainment, Arabian Nights, Thousand and One Nights

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Folk Tale

Definition

A folk tale is a traditional story handed down through generations within a particular culture. These tales often involve legendary characters, animals, or supernatural forces and are used to convey moral lessons or explain natural phenomena.

Examples

Noun: The folk tale of "Cinderella" tells the story of a young girl who goes from rags to riches with the help of a fairy godmother.

Verb: The storyteller weaved a captivating folk tale about a clever fox outwitting a boastful bear.

Adjective: The villagers gathered around the fire, eager to listen to the local folk tale told by the elderly storyteller.

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