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folklore

/ˈfəʊk.lɔː/

Meanings
  • noun

    The body of stories, songs, and traditions that are passed down through generations, often concerning the supernatural or mythological.

    - "The folklore of different cultures often includes stories about gods and heroes."
    - "Many traditional ballads are part of a culture's folklore."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with folklore
lore , ore , core
Variants
List of all variants of folklore that leads to same result
folklore , folklores , folkloric , folklorish , folklorist , folkloristic , folklorists
Etymology
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The term 'folklore' comes from the Old English words 'folc' (people) and 'lore' (knowledge).


Trivia
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  1. Folklore can be found in every culture around the world.

  2. Many popular children's stories are actually part of folklore.

  3. Folklore has been passed down orally for thousands of years.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mythology: Mythology is a branch of folklore that deals with myths, which are stories about gods, heroes, and supernatural beings.

  2. Legend: A legend is a story that has been passed down through generations, often with historical or mythological elements.

  3. Folktale: A folktale is a traditional story, often with a moral or lesson, that is passed down through a culture.


Culture
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Folklore is an essential part of many cultures and often reflects the values, beliefs, and traditions of a people. It can be found in various forms such as stories, legends, myths, folktales, proverbs, music, art, and customs.

How to Memorize "folklore"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize folklore, try visualizing the stories and characters as vividly as possible. For example, imagine the setting, the characters, and the actions in the story.

  2. associate

    - Try associating the stories and characters in folklore with things that are familiar to you. For example, you might associate a particular story with a favorite food or a favorite place.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use mnemonics to help remember the details of the stories. For example, you might create a acronym or a rhyme to help remember the elements of a particular story.


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