Tell me some famous English folklore stories.

They often have heroic characters. For example, like Robin Hood who is brave and selfless in helping the poor.

One funny Irish folklore story is about the Leprechaun. These little fellows are said to be shoemakers. They are known for their mischievous nature and for guarding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If a human catches a Leprechaun, he can bargain for the gold, but the Leprechaun will try all sorts of tricks to escape.

Another spooky story is that of El Cucuy. El Cucuy is a bogeyman - like figure in Mexican folklore. Parents often use the threat of El Cucuy to keep their children in line. It is said to lurk in the shadows, waiting to snatch naughty children. It's a story that has been passed down through generations to scare kids into behaving.

In Irish folklore, there's the banshee. It's a female spirit whose wailing is said to foretell the death of a family member. The Sídhe are also part of Irish folklore. They are supernatural beings that live in the mounds and are often associated with magic and mystery. In Japanese folklore, the Onryō are vengeful spirits, often of women who have died in great distress. They are known for their ability to haunt and cause harm to the living.

One interesting English folklore story is that of Robin Hood. He was an outlaw who lived in Sherwood Forest. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, which made him a hero among the common people. His band of Merry Men included characters like Little John. They fought against the unjust Sheriff of Nottingham.

There's a tale about the Pooka as well. The Pooka is a shape - shifting creature. It can take on different forms, like a horse, a goat, or even a human. But it loves to play tricks on people. It might lead travelers astray in the dark, leaving them lost in the Irish wilderness. Once it has you in its clutches, it can be a very scary experience.

One scary English story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart'. A man is haunted by an old man's vulture - like eye. He decides to kill the old man. After the murder, he hides the body under the floorboards. But he starts to hear the old man's heartbeat, which drives him insane. In the end, he confesses his crime to the police.

Here's another English story. There was a little boy who cried wolf. He was a shepherd boy. He was bored one day and decided to play a trick on the villagers. He shouted 'Wolf! Wolf!' even though there was no wolf. The villagers came running to help him. But when they found out it was a lie, they were angry. Later, when a real wolf came, and he cried for help, no one believed him, and the wolf ate his sheep. It shows the importance of honesty.

Here is one. A magician was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store. Another one. Why is the doctor so angry? Because he has no patience (patients).

A different English story is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The three pigs built houses of different materials - straw, sticks, and bricks. The wolf blew down the first two houses but couldn't destroy the brick house. Another great story is 'Beauty and the Beast'. A beautiful girl named Belle sacrificed her freedom to save her father and ended up falling in love with a cursed beast. 'Peter Pan' is also a classic. Peter Pan is a boy who never grows up and takes Wendy and her brothers to Neverland where they have many exciting adventures.