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Folktales and legends in Ecuador

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Diksha

Hello everyone,

Time to spark your imagination! Below is a list of questions to pique your interest in folktales and legends associated with Ecuador.

1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in Ecuador.
2. Name 2 famous legendary, heroic characters part of Ecuadorian folklore.
3. Which are the villains which feature in local folktales?
4. Have any legends/folktales led to common superstitious beliefs or practices observed today in Ecuador?
5. Have you come across any folktale with a message which has struck you as interesting?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

mugtech

My favorite is the tale told by International Living that one can live well on $900 a month and for more than that you can live like a king.

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