folklore
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This year, Derry marked four decades of the festival with events inspired by folklore, mythology and the traditions of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival from which Halloween has its roots.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Stories involving miniature humanlike beings appear throughout folklore around the world.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
“In my town, the culture is deeply rooted in folklore and in the love of land,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
These sorts of stories are part of modern homeownership folklore, surely amplified by the real-estate industry itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
I’ve seen live dancers before, at folklore festivals in Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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Literary Genres - Introductory
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