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This is a list of folk heroes, a type of hero – real, fictional or mythological – with their name, personality and deeds embedded in the popular consciousness of a people, mentioned frequently in folk songs, folk tales and other folklore; and with modern trope status in literature, art and films.
Lithuanian folklore characters (1 C, 7 P) M. Characters in Mesopotamian mythology (5 C, 5 P) N. Characters in Norse mythology (6 C, 21 P) P. Characters in Polynesian ...
Folklore lets people escape from repressions imposed upon them by society. Folklore validates culture, justifying its rituals and institutions to those who perform and observe them. Folklore is a pedagogic device which reinforces morals and values and builds wit. Folklore is a means of applying social pressure and exercising social control.
Heroes in mythology and legend (11 C, 141 P) ... Pages in category "Folklore characters" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total.
Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.
A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude. Legend, for its active and passive participants, may include miracles. Legends ...
The main characters in myths are usually non-humans, such as gods, demigods, and other supernatural figures. [32] [3] [33] [34] Others include humans, animals, or combinations in their classification of myth. [35] Stories of everyday humans, although often of leaders of some type, are usually contained in legends, as opposed to myths.
Heroes in mythology and legend (11 C, 140 P) P. Legendary people (15 C, 8 P) V. Villains in mythology and legend (4 C, 8 P) Pages in category "Legendary characters"