Folklore
Folklore refers to the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and dances of a particular community or culture, passed down orally from generation to generation. It often includes myths, legends, fairy tales, proverbs, and rituals that reflect the values, beliefs, and practices of a society. Folklore is a key aspect of cultural identity and can provide insights into the history, beliefs, and social structures of a community.
External Links
- [Folklore.com] Cyberfinder.com
- [Folklore.org]
- [WorldFolklore.net] World Folklore: Read folktales, myths, legends and fairy tales from around the globe.
- [ScandinavianFolklore.com] Landing Page
- [mythfolklore.net] Laura Gibbs websites
- [IrishFolklore.org] Irishfolklore – Memories from a different Ireland
- [BritishFolklore.com] - British Folklore
- [AsianFolklore.com] Asianfolklore.com
- [AmericanFolklore.us] Museum of American Folklore
- [AmericanFolklore.net] American Folklore: Ghost stories, folktales, myths and legends retold by S.E. Schlosser
- [Folklores.net] CD | CD
- [Waff.org] WAFF - World Association of Folklore Festivals | WAFF
- [pvfs.us] Pioneer Valley Folklore Society
- [beneventocoupon.com] Snopes.com | The definitive fact-checking site and reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
- [insearchofholywellsandhealingsprings.com] holyandhealingwells | Exploring the folklore, history and mystery of the ancient water supplies – images and text copyright Pixyledpublications unless stated
- [ualbertacentennial.ca] Alberta Folklore and Local History Collection
- [nefa.net] NEFA - The North East Folklore Archive
- [Yokai.com] Yokai.com | The Illustrated Database of Japanese Folklore
- [paulbunyan.org] Paul Bunyan - Tall Tales, Folklore and History