This is a 17 slide PowerPoint presentation on four traditional tales: myths, legends, fables, and folktales. The slides discuss differences between myths and legends, fables, folk tales, and fairy tales. Examples of some famous tales and famous authors are mentioned, but not included. Myths are explanations for how ancient people understood their worlds, like Thor and Zeus. Legends were stories passed along that had a basis in truth, but were not real, like King Arthur and Robin Hood. Fables were told to teach lessons, most famously by Aesop. And folk tales and fairy tales were both passed down as stories for the children. Fairy tales we now enjoy were collected from oral tradition and written down in the 1800's. For instance, Hans Christian Andersen is remembered especially for his tales of The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Ugly Duckling, while the Brothers Grimm are known for Cinderella, Snow White, and The Frog Prince. Everything is presented against a beautiful castle background and sounds and effects have been added for interest.

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