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Expressive culture shared by particular groups
Folklore is the body of expressive culture shared by a particular group of people, culture or subculture. This includes oral traditions such as tales,
Folklore
Topics referred to by the same term
also refer to: Folklore (Jorge Cafrune album), 1962 Folklore (16 Horsepower album), 2002 Folklore (Nelly Furtado album), 2003 Folklore (Big Big Train
Folklore_(disambiguation)
2020 studio album by Taylor Swift
Folklore (stylized in all lowercase) is the eighth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was surprise-released on July 24, 2020
Folklore_(Taylor_Swift_album)
Australian folklore refers to the folklore and urban legends that have evolved in Australia from Aboriginal Australian myths to colonial and contemporary
Australian_folklore
Nordic folklore is the folklore of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. It has common roots with, and has been under mutual influence
Nordic_folklore
Folk culture of Scotland
Scottish folklore (Scottish Gaelic: Beul-aithris na h-Alba) encompasses the folklore of the Scottish people from their earliest records until today. Folklorists
Scottish_folklore
Expressive culture of Germany and German-speaking countries
German folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in Germany over a number of centuries. Seeing as Germany was divided into numerous polities for
German_folklore
Household spirit in Scottish folklore
gruagach (Scottish Gaelic), is a household spirit or hobgoblin from Scottish folklore that is said to come out at night while the owners of the house are asleep
Brownie_(folklore)
Supernatural being in Germanic folklore
dwarves) is a type of supernatural short human-shaped being in Germanic folklore. Accounts of dwarfs vary significantly throughout history. They are commonly
Dwarf_(folklore)
Japanese mythical creature
In Japanese folklore, the kappa (河童; "river-child") is a familiar type of water monster, considered one of three major yōkai. Kappa are said to be inhabiting
Kappa_(folklore)
Fox spirits in Japanese folklore
The kitsune (狐, きつね; IPA: [kʲi̥t͡sɨne̞] ), in popular Japanese folklore, is a fox or fox spirit which possesses the supernatural ability to shapeshift
Kitsune
Being in Germanic folklore
humanoid, and often shapeshifting, water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore. Under a variety of names, they are common to the stories of all Germanic
Nixie_(folklore)
Beliefs, customs, and cultural traditions of Columbia
Colombian folklore are beliefs, customs and cultural traditions in Colombia. Colombia has traditional folk tales and stories about legendary creatures
Colombian_folklore
Ghost or corpse brought to life to terrorize the living
In folklore, a revenant is a spirit or animated corpse that is believed to have been resurrected to haunt the living. The word revenant is derived from
Revenant
Local tales and beliefs from Finnish culture
Folklore of Finland refers to traditional and folk practices, technologies, beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and habits in Finland. Finnish folk tradition
Folklore_of_Finland
century described Estonian sacrificial customs, gods and spirits. Estonian folklore usually connects to features of the environment, such as sacred stones
Estonian_folklore
Local stories and customs of peoples in Switzerland
Swiss folklore describes a collection of local stories, celebrations, and customs of the alpine and sub-alpine peoples that occupy Switzerland. The country
Swiss_folklore
Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated
Thai_folklore
Places in folklore where the supernatural can happen
In folklore, crossroads may represent a location "between the worlds" and, as such, a site where supernatural spirits can be contacted and paranormal events
Crossroads_(folklore)
Folk tales and traditions of Malta
Maltese folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in Malta over the centuries, and expresses the cultural identity of the Maltese people. Maltese
Maltese_folklore
Chinese folklore encompasses the folklore of China, and includes songs, poetry, dances, puppetry, and tales. It often tells stories of human nature, historical
Chinese_folklore
Branch of anthropology
Folklore studies (also known as folkloristics and, in the United Kingdom, as tradition studies or folk life studies) is the interdisciplinary field within
Folklore_studies
Demon of childbirth in certain Asian folk traditions
Mongolian: Гал, Qal; Oirat: Һал; Russian: Алы) is a class of demon in the folklore of the Caucasus, Iran, Armenia and Central Asia. Als are demons of childbirth
Al_(folklore)
Mythical creature from English folklore
spectral, or demonic hellhound originating from English folklore, and also present in folklore throughout Europe and the Americas. It is usually unnaturally
Black_dog_(folklore)
Mammal of the mustelid family
ISSN 2676-685X. S2CID 236299740. Lawson, John Cuthbert (2012). Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion: A Study in Survivals. Cambridge UP. pp. 327–28
Weasel
Race of beings in Germanic mythology
necessarily notably large. The terms for the beings also have cognates in later folklore such as the English yotun, Danish jætte and Finnish jätti which can share
Jötunn
Folk culture of Serbs
Serbian folklore is the folk traditions among ethnic Serbs. The earliest examples of Serbian folklore are seen in the pre-Christian Slavic customs transformed
Serbian_folklore
Myths and legends of English culture
English folklore consists of the myths and legends of England, including the region's mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs
English_folklore
Local tales and legends from Malaysia
Malaysian folklore is the folk culture of Malaysia and other indigenous people of the Malay Archipelago as expressed in its oral traditions, written manuscripts
Folklore_of_Malaysia
Index of articles associated with the same name
world. Folklore Museum of the Aristotle Association Folklore Museum of Afytos Folklore Museum of Kastoria Folklore Museum of Komotini Folklore Museum
Folklore_Museum
Folk culture of Ireland
Irish folklore (Irish: béaloideas) refers to the folktales, balladry, music, dance and mythology of Ireland. It is the study and appreciation of how people
Irish_folklore
Malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore
zmora; among many others) is a malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore that sits, walks, or "rides" on people's chests while they sleep, bringing
Mare_(folklore)
Woodland Fairies
Bulgarian: вили), are woodland fairies or nymphs found in South and West Slavic folklore. One of the hypotheses of the etymology of the word samovila is that it
Samodiva_(folklore)
Mythical ghost-monster
it is referred to by its anglicized name, "the Coco Man". In Brazilian folklore, the monster is referred to as Cuca and pictured as a female humanoid alligator
Coco_(folklore)
Folklore character
as one of the first films to have a positive view of African-American folklore. In 1974, Nick Bosustow and David Adams co-produced an 11-minute animated
John_Henry_(folklore)
Folklore of the Western world
folklore Scottish folklore Welsh folklore Dutch folklore Estonian folklore Finnish folklore Lithuanian folklore Scandinavian folklore Alpine folklore
European_folklore
Research on Polish folklore begins in the 19th century and is related to the fight to maintain national consciousness (see also: Positivism in Poland,
Folklore_of_Poland
Recording collections by American singer
Records signed in 2018, Swift has released six original albums—Lover (2019), Folklore (2020), Evermore (2020), Midnights (2022), The Tortured Poets Department
Taylor Swift albums discography
Taylor_Swift_albums_discography
List of Italian folklore Folklore of Malaysia Folklore of the Maldives List of Nordic folklore Punjabi folklore Romani folklore Folklore of Puerto Rico
Lists_of_legendary_creatures
Nepali folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Nepali people. Banjhakri and Banjhakrini, supernatural shamans of the
Nepalese_folklore
This is a list of dragons in mythology and folklore. This is a list of European dragons. Azazel from the Abrahamic religions, is described as a dragon
List of dragons in mythology and folklore
List_of_dragons_in_mythology_and_folklore
Public folklore is the term for the work done by folklorists in public settings in the United States and Canada outside of universities and colleges, such
Public_folklore
Region spanning Europe and Asia
met Medea, a daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis. The Caucasus has a rich folklore tradition. This tradition has been preserved orally—necessitated by the
Caucasus
Mind-reading monkey-like yōkai
Satori (覚; "consciousness") in Japanese folklore are mind-reading monkey-like monsters ("yōkai") said to dwell within the mountains of Hida and Mino (presently
Satori_(folklore)
African mythological creature
The adze is a vampiric being in Ewe folklore, told by the people of Togo and Ghana. In the wild, the adze takes the form of a firefly, though it will transform
Adze_(folklore)
Folk tradition of the Albanian people
Albanian folklore is the folk tradition of the Albanian people. Albanian traditions have been orally transmitted – through memory systems that have survived
Albanian_folklore
Folklore of the Low Countries, often just referred to as Dutch folklore, includes the epics, legends, fairy tales and oral traditions of the people of
Folklore_of_the_Low_Countries
Folklore legend
modern period. Bloody Mary folklore in popular culture List of ghosts Ellis, Bill (2004). Lucifer Ascending: The Occult in Folklore and Popular Culture. University
Bloody_Mary_(folklore)
occurrence of vampire-like creatures in these ancient civilizations, the folklore for the entity known today as the vampire originates almost exclusively
Vampire_folklore_by_region
Japanese supernatural entity
lit. 'fire cart', "burning chariot" or 化車, 'changed wheel') in Japanese folklore is a yōkai said to steal corpses. It is now generally regarded to be a
Kasha_(folklore)
British scholarly organisation
The Folklore Society (FLS) is a registered charity under English law based in London, England for the study of folklore. Its office is at 50 Fitzroy Street
The_Folklore_Society
Supernatural entity
The term is chiefly used with regard to elves and fairies in European folklore, and in modern English is rarely used in reference to spirits. The belief
Sprite_(folklore)
Arizona folklore figure
In Arizona folklore, the Red Ghost is a figure alleged to have roamed the Arizonan frontier in the late 19th century. It was said to have been a large
Red_Ghost_(folklore)
Folk traditions of Japan
describe folklore. The academic study of folklore is known as minzokugaku (民俗学). Folklorists also employ the term minzoku shiryō (民俗資料) or "folklore material"
Japanese_folklore
The folklore of the Moluccas are legends that are believed to be sacred and mystical, which reflect the culture and lives of the indigenous people of the
Folklore_of_the_Moluccas
Alleged lake monster in Lake Champlain, United States
In American folklore, Champ or Champy is the name of a lake monster said to live in Lake Champlain, a 125-mile (201 km)-long body of fresh water shared
Champ_(folklore)
Topics referred to by the same term
Celtic folklore may refer to: The Folklore in the modern Celtic nations: Hebridean mythology and folklore Irish folklore Scottish folklore Welsh folklore Or
Celtic_folklore
Folklore of the United States encompasses the myths, legends, tall tales, oral traditions, music, customs, and cultural expressions that have developed
Folklore_of_the_United_States
Topics referred to by the same term
Gaelic folklore may refer to: Irish folklore Scottish folklore Manx folklore Celtic mythology Irish mythology Scottish mythology Hebridean mythology and
Gaelic_folklore
Shapeshifting and out-of-body manifestations in Nordic folklore
In Nordic mythology and folklore, Old Norse: hamr (Danish: ham; Faroese: hamur; Icelandic: hamur; Norwegian: ham; Swedish: hamn), in later periods, mainly
Hamr_(folklore)
Company of Ironmongers may also have originated as salamanders. In French folklore, it has been alleged that the salamander's highly toxic breath was enough
Salamanders_in_folklore
Traditional Acadian stories, music, customs, and beliefs
19th century, the isolation of Acadians helped preserve a rich and varied folklore, passed down through generations. The ancestors of the Acadians primarily
Acadian_folklore
Alleged creature in the Caucasus, Pamir and Altai mountains
In North Caucasian and Turkic folklore, an almas, alma or almasty, is a cryptid folk creature said to inhabit the Caucasus, Tian Shan and Pamir Mountains
Almas_(folklore)
Mythical creature
In modern Japanese folklore since the mid-2000s, the Ningen (ニンゲン) is an aquatic humanoid whale-like and mermaid-like creature with other sighting suggesting
Ningen_(folklore)
2003 studio album by Nelly Furtado
Folklore is the second studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, released on November 5, 2003, through DreamWorks Records. While the album
Folklore (Nelly Furtado album)
Folklore_(Nelly_Furtado_album)
Shooting stars and will-o-wisps thought to be fiery dragons in European folklore
glowing ball of blue fire, releasing sparks during its flight. In Swedish folklore, the flogdrake has been given the analogy of a fiery steelyard balance
Firedrake_(folklore)
Form of modern folklore
legend (sometimes modern legend, urban myth, or simply legend) is a form of folklore consisting of unusual, humorous, or frightening stories that circulate
Urban_legend
Afrikaans folklore is the body of traditional literature, music, dance and customs present in Afrikaans-speaking cultures. Some of the Afrikaans folklore subjects
Afrikaans_folklore
This list of legendary creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales is sorted by their classification or affiliation. Creatures from modern fantasy
List of legendary creatures by type
List_of_legendary_creatures_by_type
Branch of folkloristics
Family folklore is the branch of folkloristics concerned with the study and use of folklore and traditional culture transmitted within an individual family
Family_folklore
2018 TV series or program
Folklore is a television horror anthology series that premiered on HBO Asia on October 7, 2018. On December 1, 2020, it was renewed for a second season
Folklore_(TV_series)
Aspect of Korean culture
Stories and practices that are considered part of Korean folklore go back several thousand years. These tales derive from a variety of origins, including
Korean_folklore
Academic journal
Folklore is a quarterly academic journal for the study of folklore published by the Western States Folklore Society (formerly the California Folklore
Western_Folklore
Jewish folklore are legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales, stories, tall tales, and customs that are the traditions
Jewish_folklore
The Folklore of Belgium is extremely diverse and reflects the rich legacy of cultural and religious influences which have acted on the region throughout
Folklore_of_Belgium
In study of folklore and urban legends, ostension is the process of acting out a folk narrative, i.e., real-life happenings that parallel the events told
Ostension_(folklore)
2020 American documentary concert film and live album
Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2020 American documentary concert film directed and produced by the American singer-songwriter
Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions
Folklore:_The_Long_Pond_Studio_Sessions
Supernatural beings from Japanese folklore
[joː.kai]) are a class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. Yōkai are a vast range of beings, including shapeshifters, ghosts, demons
Yōkai
Folklore of people living in France
French folklore encompasses the fables, folklore, fairy tales and legends of the French people. Occitan literature - were songs, poetry and literature
French_folklore
Part of Irish folklore
to "his ... fetch or wraith, or double-ganger". Patrick Kennedy's 1866 folklore collection Legendary Fiction of the Irish Celts includes a brief account
Fetch_(folklore)
2007 video game
Folklore is a 2007 action role-playing video game developed by Game Republic and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. Set in
Folklore_(video_game)
Fire spirit in Japanese folklore
An akuma (悪魔(あくま)) is an evil spirit in Japanese folklore, sometimes described in English-language sources as a devil or demon. An alternative name for
Akuma_(folklore)
Undead infant in southeast Asia folklore
A toyol or tuyul is an undead infant in Indonesian and Malay folklore. It also appears in the various other mythologies of Southeast Asia and is typically
Toyol
Canadian folklore is the traditional material that Canadians pass down from generation to generation, either as oral literature or "by custom or practice"
Canadian_folklore
American rock band
Insomniac Folklore is an American rock band from Portland, Oregon. The group is made up of Rev Tyler Hentschel, Adrienne Michelle and Amanda Curry with
Insomniac_Folklore
Folklore of ethnic Ukrainians
Ukrainian folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in Ukraine and among ethnic Ukrainians. The earliest examples of folklore found in Ukraine
Ukrainian_folklore
Ancient mythical people in Russian and Finnish folklore
mythical people within Russian and Finno-Ugric (in particular Komi and Sámi) folklore. Similar legends are known among the Siberian Tatars and Mansi about the
Chud_(folklore)
Overview of the folklore of the Turkish peoples
The tradition of folklore—folktales, jokes, legends, and the like—in the Turkish language is very rich, and is incorporated into everyday life and events
Turkish_folklore
Term in folklore
The Green Man is a term with a variety of connotations in folklore and related fields. During the early modern period in England, and sometimes elsewhere
Green_Man_(folklore)
Folklore of the Slavic peoples
Slavic folklore encompasses the folklore of the Slavic peoples from their earliest records until today. Folklorists have published a variety of works
Slavic_folklore
Folklore of Pakistan
Pakistani folklore (Urdu: پاکستانی لوک ورثہ) encompasses the mythology, poetry, songs, dances, puppetry and swimming from Pakistan's various ethnic groups
Pakistani_folklore
Local tales and legends from India
The folklore of India encompasses the folklore of the Republic of India and the Indian subcontinent. India is an ethnically and religiously diverse country
Folklore_of_India
Purported Cornish sea serpent
In Cornish folklore, the Morgawr (Cornish: Morgowr, meaning sea giant) is a sea serpent that purportedly inhabits the sea near Falmouth Bay, Cornwall,
Morgawr_(folklore)
1999 studio album by Agalloch
Pale Folklore is the debut studio album by American metal band Agalloch. The album was released on June 6, 1999 by The End Records. It featured an eclectic
Pale_Folklore
Mythological creature combining body parts of more than one real species
composed of parts from different animals, including humans, appearing in the folklore of a variety of cultures as legendary creatures. Remains similar to those
Hybrid_beasts_in_folklore
Species of large cat
entertainment shows. The tiger featured prominently in the ancient mythology and folklore of cultures throughout its historic range and has continued to appear in
Tiger
Museum in Petrokerasa, Greece
The Petrokerasa Folklore Museum (aka the Folklore Museum of Petrokerasa) is located in the village of Petrokerasa, Thessaloniki, Greece. It is situated
Petrokerasa_Folklore_Museum
Naga folklore describes a collection of local stories, celebrations and customs of the Nagas that occupy Northeastern region of India and Northwestern
Naga_folklore
Folklore of the Welsh people
Welsh folklore is the collective term for the folklore of the Welsh people. It encompasses topics related to Welsh mythology, folk tales, customs, and
Welsh_folklore
Devil in Polish folklore
Rokita (Polish: [rɔˈki.ta]) is a demon in Polish folklore, that is said to inhabit the gateways to the underworld, including the wetlands, forests, and
Rokita_(folklore)
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Boy/Male
English
Thick brush. Surname since medieval times; now a common given name. Folklore tale of 14th...
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Night monster. Storm goddess. In Jewish folklore, Lilith was a female demon and first wife of Adam.
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, Indian, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
A Hero; A Hero in Persian Folklore
Boy/Male
Irish
Means “â€fair-headed.â€â€ Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend), a central character in Irish folklore and mythology lead the warrior band, the Fianna (read the legend). Fionn was not only incredibly strong but he was also extremely brave, handsome, generous and wise, a wisdom he aquired by touching the “â€Salmon of Knowledgeâ€â€ (read the legend) and then sucking his thumb. The name is popular in Ireland with both spellings Fionn and Finn.
Boy/Male
English
Thick brush. Surname since medieval times; now a common given name. Folklore tale of 14th...
Female
English
(לִילִית) Hebrew form of Sumerian Lilitu, LILITH means "of the night." In mythology, this is the name of a Mesopotamian storm demon associated with the wind and thought to bear disease and death. In ancient Semitic folklore, it is the name of a night demon. The oldest story considers Lilith to be Adam's first wife. In the bible, this is simply a word for a "screech owl."Â
Boy/Male
English American French Scottish
Thick brush. Surname since medieval times; now a common given name. Folklore tale of 14th...
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Girl/Female
Indian
God Name
Boy/Male
Indian
The Sun, Dawn, Morning
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sri Venkateswara; Mahavirat; The Famous Name and Fame in World
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit, Traditional
Goddess of the 3 Worlds
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Little Father
Girl/Female
Indian
Worshipping the idol
Girl/Female
Indian
High, Eminent, Distinguished
Boy/Male
Muslim
Protector, One who has memorized the Quran
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Cody, COTY means "helper."Â
Girl/Female
Greek
Moon.
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v. t.
That which is or may be learned or known; the knowledge gained from tradition, books, or experience; often, the whole body of knowledge possessed by a people or class of people, or pertaining to a particular subject; as, the lore of the Egyptians; priestly lore; legal lore; folklore.