Myths, fairy tales, and stories are all forms of literature, but there are some differences between them. Myths were usually in the form of legends that described the origins, beliefs, culture, and heroic deeds of ancient humans. Myths usually involve supernatural forces and events, but sometimes they also contain mysterious topics. Mythology was usually considered a way of cultural inheritance and narration, as well as a form of literature. Fairytales usually told fictional stories for children, including cute characters, adventures, and dreams. Fairy tales usually involved topics such as friendship, love, courage, wisdom, and family. Sometimes, they also contained fantasy and mysterious elements. Fairy tales were usually considered a form of literature suitable for children to read and an important type of literature. The story is a more common form of literature, usually in the form of a novel or short story. Stories usually involve real events, characters, and plots, but they can also include fictional characters and plots. A story is often seen as a way to express thoughts and emotions, and a basic form of literature. Although myths, fairy tales, and stories are all forms of literature, they differ in their theme, target audience, and literary form.