Audrey talks about the myth or legend of American folktales
Channel: TopekaLibrary
Date: 2020-08-05

A folktale is an old story that's been told again and again by word of mouth for many generations.  These tales or stories usually have lovable characters that people can relate to. They are meant to entertain, teach a lesson or help people learn about their history. Folktales can explain things like how mountains were formed. Many folktales were used to discipline (or frighten) children, or to provide a moral lesson. Some tales are often based on real historical people or events, but they are embellished with feats of untold strength or characters that have skills beyond a normal human. 

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