Folktales and legends in Canada

Diksha

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Member since 01 September 2017

Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses

Diksha

27 November 2019 05:31:28

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Diksha

27 November 2019 05:31:28

4832

Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses

Hello everyone,

Time to spark your imagination! Below is a list of questions to pique your interest in folktales and legends associated with Canada.

1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in Canada.
2. Name 2 famous legendary, heroic characters part of Canadian folklore.
3. Which are the villains which feature in local folktales?
4. Have any legends/folktales led to common superstitious beliefs or practices observed today in Canada?
5. Have you come across any folktale with a message which has struck you as interesting?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

Helene

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Member since 09 May 2019

Albion, Black River

Helene

02 December 2019 08:49:51

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Helene

02 December 2019 08:49:51

821

Albion, Black River

Hello Diksha,

Most legends in Canada are First Nations tales.
There are amazing stories with different animals with powers (the bear, the crow, the orca...). Those stories are transmitted through generations orally. In many different cities you can find First Nations artists painting or carving those legendary animals.

Maybe one of the most popular in BC is the Sasquatch (aka Bigfoot), a legend from British Columbia. I've never seen it but it is a great way to keep children away from trouble if you tell them the Sasquatch might come to get them