Folktales and legends in England

Hello everyone,

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

1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in England.
2. Name 2 famous legendary, heroic characters part of English 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 England?
5. Have you come across any folktale with a message which has struck you as interesting?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

Diksha wrote:

Hello everyone,

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

1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in England.
2. Name 2 famous legendary, heroic characters part of English 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 England?
5. Have you come across any folktale with a message which has struck you as interesting?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha


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2) Robin Hood, King Arthur
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1. Bobby Charlton, Kenny Daglish and Gordon Banks

2. Robin Hood, Shakespeare and King Arthur

3. Boggart and wild hunt