What is the difference between a myth, legend and fable? by Sarah Hedges https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7 en-us 2019-02-20 21:25:47 UTC 2025-11-02 08:07:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Charlotte, Rashi and Grace https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442225 A myth is something that happened that may not be true. Myths are generally related to culture, for example Greek Mythology.

A fable is a story that always has a moral in it. Fables are usually said to help get the understanding of a story and how it connects to the audience.

A legend is generally a reasonably famous story which like a myth may be passed down through culture or religion and is deemed fictitious or its a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.]]> 2019-02-21 00:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442225 Zach B, Gus, Harry S https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442499 Legend: Legends always have a main character called a ' legend'. The legend usually do something good.

Fables: Fables are usually a fictional story with a moral.

Myths: Myths are a creation story that are beliefs or folktales that are false

]]> 2019-02-21 00:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442499 Alex, Anton and Oliver.D https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442551 Fable: A fable is tale which normally has a moral at the end that is stated. It usually is about doing right or wrong.

Myth: A fantastical (fiction) story that involves creatures that do not exist and have never existed. e.g unicorns and dragons and date back to a long time ago

Legend: Legend can be non-fictional or fictional stories that are about an important event that happened in medieval times. It is usually someones perspective.]]> 2019-02-21 00:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442551 Kasper Riley Hugo https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442569 A Myth is a story of how things were created a legend is when it is a  beast or a monster and a fable is a story with a moral ]]> 2019-02-21 00:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442569 Lewis J, Henry L, Nick D and Archie B https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442589 A fable is a short story that has animals for characters instead of humans and will convey a moral. 
A myth is a widely held but false belief or idea.
A legend is a traditional story that can sometimes be regarded historical but aren't verified a true story.
They are all traditional stories however they face many differences between them.]]> 2019-02-21 00:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442589 jammy noor freji is awesome https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442595 A myth usually starts once upon a time or a long time ago.

A legend is a true story.

A fable usually has a moral to the story]]> 2019-02-21 00:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442595 Amelia, Jess, Issey https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442598 A myth is a creation story. generally created by different people with different beliefs and cultures.

A legend is a traditional story sometimes people consider it as historical but not genuine.

A fable is a story that always has a moral/life lesson, like the boy who cried wolf.]]> 2019-02-21 00:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442598 Haz, Amber and Angi https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442749 A fable is a short story mainly with 2 talking animals, containing a moral at the end. e.g. the tortoise and the hare.

A myth is a story someone made to make others understand certain things. e.g. how the leopard got it spots

A legend is a old story made up that is believed to be true. e.g. dragons in China]]> 2019-02-21 00:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442749 Elena, Eleanor and Zoe https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442776 A myth is a story that has a moral e.g. The lion and the mouse
A legend is a story that no one can prove is true but is based on something from history e.g. robin hood
A fable is a short story that had a moral e.g. King MInos]]> 2019-02-21 00:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442776 Maeve,Charlotte,Madie https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442777 A myth will not usally be realistic.

]]> 2019-02-21 00:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442777 Ayush, Nick, Oscar and orgz https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442814 a fable is normally a story that includes animals and a moral to the story .
A myth is a story based on something from a long time ago, that is most likely not true.

A legend is an old story that is based on a main character/s.

]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442814 James, Eddie & Hayden https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442837 A]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442837 Annabel Olivia and Evanya https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442842 Myths are  made up stories that try to explain how our world works and how we should treat each other.
Legends are about people and their actions and deeds.
Fables are about animals that can talk and act like people or plants or forces of nature like thunder or wind.]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442842 STIAN OSCAR WILSTER https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442850 The difference between a legend, myth and fable is that a legend is a heroic story a fable is a]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442850 ALEX & ELLA & ALIYA https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442939 Fables often have morals or a lesson at the end of the story.
A myth is a story of a culture's belief .
Legends are stories that are based on a belief or truth that have a moral]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442939 Tillie, Katie and Catherine https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442945 The difference between myths,legends and fables are..
- Fables are short stories with morals
- A legend is a story that is thought to sometimes have real people and events. Overtime these facts are exaggerated .
- a myth is a story that explains difficult concepts (creation)

]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442945 Georgia, Daisy and Niamh https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442994 Fable Characteristics
  • Talking Animals
  • Teaches a Lesson
  • Usually Short
  • Two – Three Characters
Legends
Combines a real event or real person’s unusual life story with the exaggeration and heroic actions.

Myths
Story that gives reason for events. Some myths explain natural events such as rainbows or seasons and others explain how the world began. Myths about people and gods explain why people do things. 


]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333442994 Hisato James I kai https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443129 A myth is a story explaining natural phenomenon.

A legend is about early history though not authenticated. 

A fable is a fictional story with a moral 

]]> 2019-02-21 00:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443129 Anonymous SubToPewdiepieBot https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443157 A myth is something is not realistic and made up . Legends have a main character that rules people and has a lot of power . A fable is a story that always has a story and is normally make belief 



















.]]> 2019-02-21 00:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443157 BELA,EMMA AND SCARLET!! https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443330 A myth is a belief that others believe.e.g Greek myths about gods and heroes.
A legend is about a famous warrior like robin hood
A fable is a story that animals speak and always has a moral.

]]> 2019-02-21 00:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443330 A fable is a tale which normally has a moral and it can be fiction or non-fiction. https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443461 2019-02-21 00:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443461 Sienna, Amber.H and Sas https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443515 A myth is a  story that concerns the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social event.
A legend is a traditional story which is sometimes regarded as historical.
A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, to tell a moral.

]]> 2019-02-21 00:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443515 Emilia & Jinty https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443536 A fable usually has a moral 
A legend is a story which cannot be proven but has bee based off someone or some thing from history 
A]]> 2019-02-21 00:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443536 Hugo Riley Kaspe https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443826 A myth is a belief or theory that is told as a story. A fable is a story that has a moral, like jack in the beanstalk and the 3 pigs. Lastly, a legend is a story that have 1 or more heroes in it, for example Robin Hood.]]> 2019-02-21 00:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443826 Maeve,Madie,Chartlotte https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443990 a legend will have a main charter that will rule over people.]]> 2019-02-21 00:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333443990 JAX AND 2 and a Half Kiddos https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333444274  Myths are made up stories that try to explain how our world works and how we should treat each other. The stories are usually set in times long ago, before history as we know it was written.
Fables are Stories with talking animals]]> 2019-02-21 00:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333444274 Phoebe, Winslet and Kaho! https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333444355 Myths are made up stories that try to explain how our world works and how we should treat others.
Legends are about people, their actions and their deeds.
Fables are about animals that can talk and act like people, or plants or forces of nature like thunder or wind.

]]> 2019-02-21 00:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333444355 Hayden, Eddie and James https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333444471 A myth is a traditional story which comes from early history which explains natural phenomenons using supernatural events. A fable is a story which conveys a moral, like Little Red Riding Hood. Legend is a traditional story which is regarded as historical but aren't known if true or not. ]]> 2019-02-21 00:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333444471 Luke Lucas and Aidan https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445066 2019-02-21 00:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445066 you dont know https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445087 2019-02-21 00:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445087 https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445228 2019-02-21 00:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445228 Charlotte Grace Rashi https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445730 The difference is that they mean different things. Mmyths are more cultural, ]]> 2019-02-21 00:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445730 https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445870 2019-02-21 00:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333445870 shini https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446075 2019-02-21 00:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446075 Saskia Nathalie Elika https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446240 Myths are made up stories about how our worlds work and how we treat each other.

Legends are stories that are also made up but different from myths because they answer questions about how the natural world works  and are set a long time ago.

Fables are are types of stories that are passed on from generations and are are told to teach a lesson about something.

]]> 2019-02-21 00:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446240 Fable man Aesop https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446440

]]> 2019-02-21 00:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446440 I am fable https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446589 2019-02-21 00:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_hedges1/o7dcd9gbn4e7/wish/333446589