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
They also feature Native American folklore passed down from tribes including the Comanche, Tonkawa and Lipan Apache, which all considered Enchanted Rock a sacred site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Stories involving miniature humanlike beings appear throughout folklore around the world.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
Among the most recognisable species is the fly agaric,, external the striking red mushroom covered in white spots that has become closely associated with folklore and popular culture.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“That’s going to make studying your Chandrian folklore a whole lot harder.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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Literary Genres - Introductory
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