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a traditional description of imaginary events circulated orally among a people
West African folktales that continue to be passed from generation to generation through storytelling
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Recent Examples of folktales
Pulling from folktales, mythology, art, and literature, Tokarczuk’s novel spins a story that feels eerily familiar and yet totally new.
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Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Front Row Filmed Entertainment CEO Gianluca Chakra says the film sheds light on Lebanese stories that often go untold, but suggests these tales also have wider resonance.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fans fell in love with the weird tales coming out of the small desert town and helped turn it into a pop culture sensation.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rock and roll wasn’t really built to grow old, and most late-career albums from even the greatest legends get a pat on the shoulder at best and calls for retirement at worst.Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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It’s been important to myself and Chris to help tell these Latino stories under our Lord Miller banner.Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Efforts to reform education in science and technology should focus on generating excitement and interest among young girls by debunking myths about these subjects and highlighting their relevance to real-world issues.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Frida’s life was marked by contradictions, struggles, affairs and myths.Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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The record emerged from a period in which false narratives constantly swirled around the band.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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With its gritty narratives and braggadocious flair, Hatton Garden Holdup cements Rome Streetz’s place as a force in contemporary rap, leaving listeners both captivated and craving more.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Folktales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folktales. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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