Folktales are stories that consist of main characters that usually include "feats of strength" - typically associated with someone conquering something or a lesson is learned as a result of the outcome.
Myths are stories told that attempt to explain the world around us. It usually gives an explanation of something that may or may not be true. Typically associated with the origin of an idea or concept.
The term myth to means stories that have an underlying purpose beyond that of simple story-telling and the term folktale means stories that reflect simple social situations and play on ordinary fears and desires.
