Oral Literature - Forms it can take

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Across
  1. 4. An irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear (11)
  2. 7. A category or type of literature (or of art, music, etc.) characterized by a particular form, style, or content.(5)
  3. 8. A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson (7)
  4. 9. A brief story that leads to a moral, often using animals as characters (5)
  5. 10. A long narrative poem, written in heightened language, which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society (4)
  6. 11. A tale that is exaggerated and far-fetched (unbelievable).(8)
  7. 13. An inspiring character who demonstrates honor and integrity and does noble deeds (4)
Down
  1. 1. A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world. (4)
  2. 2. A story written for children often including elements of magic, fairies, or goblins (9)
  3. 3. Wise saying (7)
  4. 5. A poem that tells a story (9)
  5. 6. A narrative handed down from the past, containing historical elements and usually supernatural elements.(6)
  6. 12. A restriction on behaviour imposed by social custom.(5)