Formal Feature |
Explanation |
Belief |
The folktale must be a fiction and never occurred in the past. |
Time |
There is no indication of the specific timeline in the folktale |
Place |
There is no evidence of the specific location in the folktales or if it is indicated, the location must be a true fiction. |
Attitude |
The folktale must be devoid of any sacred motifs and serves to impart entertainment and moral value only. |
Principal Character |
The main characters in the folktale must be in the shape of human or non-human which both can be in various façade. |