I used to love fairy tales as a kid. All those stories about elves, giants, fairies and the magic they performed just entranced me!
fairy tales are a ton of fun
They sure are. They're so different from legend, where there is some small belief that something similar happened. In fairy tales it's pure fantasy!
what is your favorite story?
Colloquially, the term "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can also mean any far-fetched story or tall tale; it is used especially of any story that not only is not true, but could not possibly be true. Legends are perceived as real; fairy tales may merge into legends, where the narrative is perceived both by teller and hearers as being grounded in historical truth. However, unlike legends and epics, fairy tales usually do not contain more than superficial references to religion and to actual places,
powers themselves. They are often used as plot devices or MacGuffins to drive the plot of a story.
Wands and staves are often featured in fantasy works in the hands of wizards. Italian fairy tales put wands into the hands of the powerful fairies by the late Middle Ages.
Function Different types.
In some works, types of magic are divided by color. Some works feature magic that is performed through using words to cast spells. While many works use this method without offering an explanation for it, others do