Definitions

1. noun

a story or legend that has been passed down through the years, especially one that is traditionally told and is often based on a real event or person

“The professor spent his lecture discussing the origins of the famous folktale, ‘Cinderella’.”

2. noun

a story or account of a person’s life, especially one that is legendary or mythical

“The new biography was a fascinating folktale about a famous musician’s rise to stardom.”