folklore
Example Sentences
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Dogs also appear in ancient artwork from every continent and hold places in the mythology, religion and folklore of cultures around the world.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Discover the folklore, nature and history of the Southwest through stunning literary portraits and poetry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The iconoclastic novels of Toni Morrison update the Gothic tradition with African-American folklore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
A particularly intriguing chapter in Hill's back story is her link to one of the most famous episodes in UFO folklore.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Our literature, our films, our drama, our folklore all exalt it.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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