How do fairytales based on true stories differ from pure fictional fairytales?

Horror fairytale stories often focus on darker themes like death, murder, and the supernatural in a more intense way. Regular fairytales may have challenges and villains, but horror fairytales take it to another level. For example, in a regular fairytale, the hero might just have to defeat a dragon, but in a horror fairytale, the dragon could be a demon that devours souls.

One characteristic is the presence of vivid and symbolic animals. For example, in 'The Panchatantra', animals often represent different human traits. Another is the strong moral teachings. These fairytales usually have a clear lesson to convey, like the importance of honesty or the consequences of greed. Also, they are often deeply rooted in Indian mythology and religious beliefs, which gives them a unique spiritual flavor.

Religious and cultural elements are deeply embedded in these fairytales. Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain beliefs often influence the stories. For instance, the concept of karma is a common theme. Characters' actions in one life can have consequences in future lives, as seen in the Jataka Tales which are related to the Buddhist belief system.

The story of Joan of Arc also inspired fairytale - like retellings. Joan was a real - life French heroine. In the fairytale versions, her courage and religious visions are often emphasized, and the story is sometimes simplified and made more magical, like she was a chosen one sent by the heavens to save France.

Pure fictional fairy tales can go wild with imagination. They can create rules for magic that are completely unconstrained. However, fairy tales based on true stories need to at least start from a factual basis. Let's take the story of Saint Nicholas. It began as a story about a real person who was known for his kindness and gift - giving. While over time it has been elaborated and fictionalized, it still has that core of truth. So, the difference is that one has a starting point in reality and the other is pure imagination.

One famous fairy tale based on Indian stories is 'The Panchatantra'. It is a collection of fables and stories that teach moral lessons through the adventures of various animals. Another is the story of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana, which has elements of heroism, love, and the battle between good and evil. There's also the Jataka Tales which are about the previous lives of the Buddha and are full of wisdom and cultural insights.

There is also the story of 'Sita and Rama' which is a significant part of the Ramayana. This epic love story is filled with adventures, like Rama's battle against the demon king Ravana to rescue his beloved Sita. It showcases values such as loyalty, courage, and the triumph of good over evil.

I think so. Fairytale novels are full of interesting elements such as adventure, magic, and different kinds of characters. Monsters, who are often on the outskirts of normal society in these tales, could find a sense of belonging or at least an interesting read in such novels. It's like how we as humans are drawn to stories that are different from our own experiences.

It depends. Some manga might portray monsters as having a fondness for fairytales to show their softer side or for plot development. But not all manga follow this trend.