LEGENDS

VIA M. COSTUNA
DISCUSSANT
WHAT ARE LEGENDS?
• A legend is a semi-true story, which has been passed
on from person-to-person and has important meaning
or symbolism for the culture in which it originates.
• A legend usually includes an element of truth, or is
based on historic facts, but with mythical qualities.
• Legends usually involve heroic characters or fantastic
places and often encompass the spiritual beliefs of the
culture in which they originate.
WHAT ARE FOLKLORES?
• A Folklore is a collection of traditional stories of
culture.
• It is a popular story that was passed on in spoken
form, from one generation to the next. Folklore
consists fables, fairy tales, legends, music, beliefs and
oral history.
• It teaches lesson and pass on moral values.
LEGENDARY HEROES ACCORDING TO NATIONALITY

1. English Legends
King Arthur and His Sword
2. French Legends
Roland and His Horn
3. Scandinavian Legends
Sigurd’s Youth
4. Persian Legend
Zal
5. Spanish Legend
The Legend of Cid Rodrigo Diaz de Benar
6. North American Legend
The Legend of Paul Bunyan
FILIPINO LEGENDS ACCORDING TO SUBJECT
1. Legendary Heroes
2. Legends about Places
3. Legend about Nature
4. Legends about Plants
5. Legends about Flowers
6. Legends about Animals
VALUES OF LEGENDS IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
1. Legend as a source of children’s literature deals with religious
facts. Religious facts help children in strengthening their faith in
God.
2. Legend deals with historical backgrounds. They awaken the
national consciousness of children.
3. They develop vivid and fantastic imagination.
4. Some legends give children a moral lesson. They serves as a guide
on what is right and what is wrong.
5. Legends help acquaint children with the cultural phase of the
country.
6. They give pleasure and enjoyment to children.
LEGENDS

VIA M. COSTUNA
DISCUSSANT