On the similarities and differences between fairy tales, myths and fables.

I. Similarities between fairy tales, myths and fables:

1, fairy tales, myths and fables all belong to a theme of literary writing, all of which are characterized by describing stories;

2. The stories described in fairy tales, myths and fables are all fictitious, and any real story description in real life cannot be called fairy tales, myths or fables;

3. Fairy tales, myths and fables all create images and reflect life through imagination, fantasy, exaggeration and symbol.

Second, the difference between fairy tales, myths and fables:

1, facing different objects. Fairy tales are mainly literary genres for children, while myths and fables are suitable for all kinds of people to read;

2. The meaning is different. Fairy tales mainly aim at children and educate them ideologically; Fables are generally instructive; On the other hand, the myth shows human's fantasy and desire for super power.

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The origin of fairy tales:

Fairy tales are originally part of traditional oral folk stories, which are usually told dramatically and passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. Therefore, the history of fairy tales is difficult to verify. Especially the stories told by early illiterate storytellers, there is usually no written record for future generations to refer to.