Which term refers to traditional tales from a tribe or nation, often involving the supernatural?

• A. Legends
• B. Myths
• C. Parables
• D. Fables

Answer: (B)

Stories that come from a culture or tribe and explain big questions about origins, gods, and the way the world works are myths. They’re passed down through generations and often aim to account for why natural phenomena happen or to express shared beliefs about the divine or supernatural. That focus on origins and the supernatural is what sets myths apart from the other types. Legends, for example, recount real or legendary people and events and may feel historical, while parables and fables are crafted to teach morals—parables through everyday life and spiritual lessons, and fables through simple, often animal-centered tales. So the best fit for a traditional tale from a community that involves the supernatural is myths.