Heroes and Dreamers

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Archetype

A typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns of human nature.

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Distinct values

Specific culture or moral principles that a society or group holds in high regard.

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Epic

A long narrative story/poem about the deeds of heroes.

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Epic hero

Central character/figure of the epic of great, sometimes larger than life.

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Fairy tale

A fictional story, often featuring magical elements, that typically includes good vs. evil and a happy ending.

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Folk tale

A traditional story passed down orally, often involving ordinary people and supernatural events.

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Legend

Stories about the past that have been handed down from one generation to the next generation.

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Myth

A traditional story that explains natural phenomena, customs, traditions, or the origins of the world and humanity, often involving gods and supernatural events.

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Oral tradition

Stories passed down from one generation to the next.

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Parody

A humorous or exaggerated imitation of a serious piece of literature, style, or genre.

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Protagonist

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or fictional text.

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Theme

The central idea/message of a story.

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Soothsayers

Prophets or seers who predict the future.