Myths are stories that are passed down about how or why something came to be.
Legends are designed to teach a lesson about a real person in history, with a few facts dramatically changed.
Fables is also a story that is passed down. A fable’s overall purpose is to teach a lesson. However, all the characters in a fable are things that can’t normally talk. A fable is about animals, plants, or forces of nature that can talk and act like humans.
Fairy Tales are probably one of the most popular today. Fairy tales are specifically for kids and often have a lot to do with magic (like a fairy godmother, elves, or any supernatural character). Animals can also be characters in a fairy tale. Fairy tales always have good characters and evil characters. A lot of times fairy tales begin by saying “once upon a time.”