A folk tale is a story or LEGEND that has been passed down through generations, often with a moral or lesson. The term 'folk tale' can be broken down into two words: 'LEGEND' (6 letters) and 'LORE' (4 letters). LEGEND refers to a traditional story, usually involving supernatural elements, which is believed to have some basis in fact. LORE is the body of knowledge, beliefs, and customs that are shared by a particular group of people. Together, these two words form the term 'folk tale, ' which describes a story or LEGEND that has been passed down through generations.