MYTHICAL ELEMENTS IN GERMAN FOLK TALES (BROTHERS GRIMM)

This article examines the role and significance of mythical elements in German folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm. By analyzing supernatural motifs, magical objects, and symbolic narratives, the study explores how these elements reflect cultural beliefs, moral values, and psychological archetypes. Using a comparative textual and thematic approach within the IMRAD framework, the research highlights the dual function of myth in both entertaining and instructing audiences, illustrating the enduring importance of folklore in cultural preservation and moral education.