As part of that process, students are taught history and learn stories, many of which, Mrs. Wilson said, derive from an oral tradition.

It has been suggested that the story of Bluebeard derives from this myth.

He said segments tended to fall into two categories: "evergreen stories" that can interest viewers at any time, and topical stories derived from current news.

Another story derives the name from the "Arlenbushes" that are very numerous here.

This story derives its resonance from its specific timeframe.

The stories behind these special occasional breads derive from religious beliefs, the dominant being Roman Catholic.

Usually, the animal involved in the transformation is indigenous to or prevalent in the area from which the story derives.

The fifteenth-century chronicle from which her story derives is considered spurious.

The story in these frescoes derives from legendary medieval sources as to how timber relics of the True Cross came to be found.

The story ultimately derives from India, where there are two older versions with different characters.