folklifes

noun

variants or folklives
Definition of folklifesnext
plural of folklife
as in legendries

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  1. traditions
  2. mythologies
  3. myths
  4. folktales
Noun
  • Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
    Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
  • At the moment this quote was given, Dylan himself was breaking from the folk traditions that birthed his entry into the popular culture and redefining himself as an electric musician.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of traditions
Noun
  • In silk is science and history, mythologies and futures.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Cornell’s story is chilling in its clarity and punctuated with reminders of the hypocrisies at work in popular mythologies about the border.
    Longreads, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of mythologies
Noun
  • Breaking the Stereotypes About Women and Money There are many myths out there about women and their relationship with money.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This guide delves into some common composting myths and explains how to quickly transform citrus scraps of all sorts into a rich compost that your garden and houseplants will love.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of myths
Noun
  • Canada and the United States Indigenous tribes across what is now Canada and the northern United States (including Alaska) have myriad folktales surrounding the celestial dance.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Nair’s early exposure to traditional folktales and the lush landscapes of his homeland would later inform his distinct narrative style.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of folktales
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