Across
- 4. A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
- 5. A story that includes magic, royalty, and a clear struggle between good and evil.
- 6. A story involving gods or supernatural beings that explains the origins of the world or human customs.
- 8. A character archetype (usually an animal) who uses cunning and wit to outsmart others.
Down
- 1. A story that explains "why" or "how" something in nature came to be (e.g., why the crow is black).
- 2. A narrative structure where a main story "frames" or introduces a series of shorter stories.
- 3. A story passed down through generations, often featuring common people and cleverness.
- 7. The central message or universal truth a traditional story teaches.