folktale

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Noun folktale 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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Folktale

A folktale is a traditional story or legend that has been passed down orally from generation to generation within a specific culture or community. These narratives often teach moral lessons or share cultural values and beliefs.

Examples

Noun:

The folktale of "Cinderella" has been told in various cultures around the world.
He loved listening to his grandmother's folktale about a magical forest creature.

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