folklore
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Often compared stylistically to Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, Quenda's journey began with an episode that has since become part of his personal folklore.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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
Popular folklore suggested that such an abundance of pigeons always brought with it unhealthy air and sickness.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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