A folk story is a narrative that is passed down through generations, often orally, and typically contains elements of fantasy or the supernatural. The two crossword solutions for the term folk story are 'MYTH' and 'TALE'. A MYTH is a traditional story that is usually based on religious or cultural beliefs and is used to explain natural phenomena or the origins of a group of people. A TALE is a narrative that is usually fictional and often contains elements of fantasy or the supernatural.