folklore
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Historically known as 'an Gabhar Fiáin' -- the wild goat -- the Old Irish Goat occupies a unique place in Irish folklore.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
"This is a self-reliant character who outwits those trying to exploit her with silent grit and steely determination. Momin slipped into this feminist folklore with quiet understanding."
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
With temporary tattoos of bats across her face - a nod to Transylvania's folklore and nature - Oliynykova saved 21 out of 23 break points against Wang to win 6-4 6-4.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Others describe money hidden in ceilings, toilet tanks and even household appliances, part of a folklore of concealment born of repeated financial trauma.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Admittedly they resembled much of African folklore, but they had a freshness that appealed to my imagination.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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