Folklore
Definition of Folklore as it relates to Cultures, Culture of United Kingdom, Gaelic Culture
Folklore: A body of traditions, customs, beliefs, tales, and superstitions passed down within a culture or community, often orally. It encompasses the shared knowledge and practices that shape group identity and cultural heritage. In the context of cultures, it reflects the collective wisdom and imagination of a people. For the culture of the United Kingdom, folklore includes legends, myths, and customs unique to its regions, such as the tales of King Arthur in England or the Highland games in Scotland. Gaelic culture, specifically Irish and Scottish, has a rich folkloric tradition characterized by storytelling, music, dance, and specific linguistic traditions.
External Links
- [Folklore.com] Cyberfinder.com
- [Folklore.org]
- [AmericanFolklore.net] American Folklore: Ghost stories, folktales, myths and legends retold by S.E. Schlosser
- [AsianFolklore.com] Asianfolklore.com
- [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
- [Folklores.net] CD | CD
- [BritishFolklore.com] - British Folklore
- [AmericanFolklore.us] Museum of American Folklore
- [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