British and Czech Legends Marie Šimáková and Adam Zeisek Childhood memories lWhat was your favourite childhood story, legend or fairytale? Czech stories lForefather Čech lSt. Venceslav lGolem lCyril and Methodius lSmolíček, Budulínek, Otesánek Forefather Čech St. Venceslav Golem Cyril and Methodius Smolíček, Budulínek and Otesánek English stories lWidecombe Fair lKing Arthur lWookey Hole Witch lBeowulf lJay's Grave lLady Godiva lPixies Wookey Hole Witch Widecombe Faire Pixies Beowulf What is similar? lLong history – local ghost stories or stories about places lSome shared stories: Snowhite, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Emperor's New Clothes... lHero stories – national identity Popular Culture lFilms lLiterature lPolitically Correct Bedtime Stories – Snow White Worksheets lKing Arthur lLady Godiva lJay's Grave Video – Black Knight (Holy Grail) lhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhRUe-gz690