In the dictionary of VI Dahl's tale is defined as "a fictional story, unprecedented and even an impossible story, a legend." There are a few proverbs and sayings associated with this genre of folklore: either to do business or a tale to tell. Tale of the fold, and the song a true story. Tale warehouse, red song fret. Not a fairy tale to tell, nor pen describe. Not having read fairy tales, do not throw pointers. The tale begins from the beginning to the end read, and serёdke not interrupted. From these proverbs is clear: a tale - a fiction, a work of popular imagination - "folding", a bright, interesting work, which has a certain integrity and a special meaning.