They are part of the larger stream of folklore. While folk tales appeal to children, myths and epics take a more serious turn.
Fables are about moral and ethical problems.
Myths and epics have become part of our everyday symbols in writing, drama, art, and music. National epics and hero tales are an important part of our nation's history. Fables A fable is a short story that teaches an idea about how to behave. The chief character in most fables is an animal or an object that behaves like a human being. The moral at the end is a lesson about life.