Folklore

usgb/ˈfəʊklɔːr/
noun

Traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, passed down orally through generations.

In many cultures, folklore is used to explain natural phenomena, like thunderstorms or the changing of the seasons.
Visual representation of "folklore" - Traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, passed down orally through generations

Often appears as...

  • native folklore
  • folklore stories
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Culture-Specific

Folklore varies greatly among different cultures and may not translate well across languages.

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The trickster figure in Native American folklore has different attributes than in African folklore.
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Not Factual

Recognize that folklore involves stories that are not claimed to be true, often featuring supernatural elements.

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Folklore about fairies describes magical beings that are part of folk tradition, not reality.
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Oral Tradition

Folklore is generally passed down by word of mouth and thus may have many versions.

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Each village has its own twist to the folklore of the region.
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