What field do folktales belong to

Folktales are stories passed down and created orally by ordinary people and transmitted orally rather than through written form. Stories reflect people's life experiences, values, cultural traditions and folk wisdom. Folktales can include different forms of stories such as myths, legends, fables, fairy tales, riddles and jokes. They play an important role in folk traditions, helping to convey knowledge, moral education, entertainment and cultural identity.