as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
the Scottish Highlands are rich in folklore
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Recent Examples of folklore
The venue's beloved mechanical bull, country music memorabilia, Bobby Mackey's stage costumes, a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, items related to the venue's paranormal folklore and more were sold in a public auction over the summer.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Known sometimes as the folklore of tragedy or the folklore of disaster, these tales have come from the chaos of no man’s land in World War I, the grim uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic and even the horrors of the Holocaust in Europe between 1933 and 1945.
—James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
The free discussion at the Manistee County Library will overview the history of Christmas traditions and the European folklore character.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
In a retelling of a legend on the folklore database, the creatures were a bit of a mixed bag.
—James Doubek, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Known sometimes as the folklore of tragedy or the folklore of disaster, these tales have come from the chaos of no man’s land in World War I, the grim uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic and even the horrors of the Holocaust in Europe between 1933 and 1945.
—James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
The free discussion at the Manistee County Library will overview the history of Christmas traditions and the European folklore character.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
In a retelling of a legend on the folklore database, the creatures were a bit of a mixed bag.
—James Doubek, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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That image has long since been folded into Guardiola’s mythology.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the series became progressively more baroque and ambitious with its mythology over the next two decades, a scene from the Christmas party at the compound featuring an array of minor characters (most of whom would eventually get their own backstories) is a treat for hardcore fans.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Winthrop Rodgers Reporting, Essay Saving Yazidi Song In the face of genocide, displacement and technology, a new project hopes to preserve an oral storytelling tradition from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.Justin Salhani, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tree traditions Of course, Christmas decorations aren’t complete without trees — and there are no shortage of those in the Gill home.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Our knowledgeable guide relays lore about filming — for example, Jack Nicholson was almost cast as the loveably grumpy dad instead of Darren McGavin — in a confident and casual tone.Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hill infamously earned a spot in 49ers’ lore with a 44-yard reception on third-and-15 to spark the Chiefs’ fourth-quarter comeback five seasons ago on this field in the Super Bowl.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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