pohádky
Pohádky are a traditional form of narrative in Czech and broader Slavic folklore, typically classified as fairy tales. They usually feature magical elements, talking animals, enchantments, and supernatural helpers. The plots often revolve around a quest or transformation, with moral or social lessons woven into the tale. Language in pohádky tends to be vivid and archetypal, and many stories follow familiar motifs such as trials, magical gifts, and the defeat of evil.
Historically, pohádky were transmitted orally among communities before being collected and published in the 19th century,
In literary and cultural contexts, pohádky are distinguished from related prose genres such as pověsti (legends)