Creatures & Characters
An evil person, usually female, who has magical powers and is often the villain of fairy tales.
Witch
A type of short story, usually meant for children, that features magical or fantastical elements such as fairies, witches, talking animals, enchanted objects, or mythical creatures.
Fairy tale
In this story, a girl tries to visit her grandmother's house but encounters a dangerous and clever wolf.
Little Red Riding Hood
A man with the head of a bull.
Minotaur
A message, usually about how to behave or think
Moral
In this story, a woman pretends to be a man in order to join the army and protect her father.
Mulan
A creature found in many culture's folklore, usually large and ugly. Also known for having layers like an onion.
Ogre
A traditional story, often passed down through generations, that is rooted in history but usually includes exaggeration or supernatural elements.
Legend
In this story, two children are captured by a witch in an edible house.
Hansel & Gretel
A famous outlaw who stole from the rich and gave the money he took to the poor.
Robin Hood
The central idea, underlying message, or universal truth that the author wants to convey.
Theme
In this story, a poor boy becomes wealthy, denies his mother out of arrogance, and is cursed into stone as punishment.
Malin Kundang
A king who turned everything he touched into gold
King Midas
A term used to refer to the traditional beliefs of a community usually passed down through word of mouth rather than being written down
Folklore
In this story, a boy invents flight but ends up crashing due to his own arrogance.
Icarus