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Folklore

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folklifenounFolklore; those cultural traditions passed down orally or informally.
folknoun(collective plural) People, persons.
traditionnounA part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.
legendnounA person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
lorenounAll the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.
eofnoun(computing) Initialism of end of file.
genetic(genetics) Relating to genetics or genes.
expressionsnounThe action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
folktalesnounA tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.
mythologynoun(countable and uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.
mythosnounA story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group; a myth, a mythology.
legendsnounA person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
customsnoun(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
folkwaysnounOften plural: a belief or custom common to members of a culture or society.
storytellingnounThe act and skills of presenting stories and tales.
talesnoun(law) A person available to fill vacancies in a jury.
fablesan American comic book series created and written by Bill Willingham, published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint.
sagasthe second studio album by German folk metal band Equilibrium, released on 27 June 2008.
heritagenounA tradition; a practice or set of values that is passed down from preceding generations through families or through institutional memory.
storylorenoun(sociology) The lore associated with stories told within a culture.

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