Demystifying the meanings of mythology, legend, folklore, and fairytale, especially as they pertain to Irish storytelling traditions
This video was adapted from an IrishMyths.com article, “What's the Difference Between a Myth, a Legend, a Folktale, and a Fairytale?”: [ Ссылка ]
Intro 00:00
A Different Way of Thinking About Myths, Legends, Folktales, and Fairytales 01:57
What Is a Myth? A Modern Definition 03:18
What Is a Legend? A Modern Definition 04:46
What Is a Folktale? A Modern Definition 06:58
What Is a Fairytale? A Modern Definition 08:41
An Example of a Myth, Legend, Folktale, and Fairytale All Rolled into One: 12:27
Books/websites referenced (note: when you buy through the links below, I may earn a small affiliate commission):
-A Dictionary of Irish Mythology (1987): [ Ссылка ]
-The Liar’s Dictionary (2019): [ Ссылка ]
-Sacred Narrative: Readings in the Theory of Myth (1984): [ Ссылка ]
-Lebor Gabála Érenn / The Book of the Taking of Ireland: [ Ссылка ]
-A Celtic Miscellany: Translations from the Celtic Literatures (1951): [ Ссылка ]
-Fianaigecht: Being a Collection of Hitherto Inedited Irish Poems and Tales Relating to Finn and His Fiana: [ Ссылка ]
-Tolkien’s “On Fairy-Stories” (1947): [ Ссылка ]
-Myth, Legend, and Romance: An Encyclopaedia of Irish Folk Tradition (1991): [ Ссылка ]
-Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (1888): [ Ссылка ]
Books by me (I. E. Kneverday):
-Saint Patrick in Your Pocket: [ Ссылка ]
-Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: [ Ссылка ]
-Samhain in Your Pocket: [ Ссылка ]
-Irish Myths in Your Pocket: [ Ссылка ]
-Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy: [ Ссылка ]
