A myth is a fictional tale, originating from the Greek term mythos meaning “speech” that tells of gods and goddesses or other supernatural beings. Many myths are about the creation of the universe, or they explain moral values. Some say myths are the earliest forms of history and philosophy. A legend, on the other hand, loosely bases itself off a historical event. People retell and elaborate on legends from generation to generation. Rather than being about mythical beings, legends concern people.
A fable is a story involving talking animals. Fables conclude with a moral or lesson about life. They originate from the Latin term fabula, which means “story.” Fairy tales, like myths, may also involve magical creatures such as dragons and witches. These stories help to explain the real world with embellishments and mysticism.
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