Folklore
Definition of Folklore as it relates to Cultures, Italian Culture, Music
Folklore encompasses the traditional customs, beliefs, stories, music, and arts passed down through generations within a culture or community. In the context of Italian Culture, folklore embodies unique narratives, melodies, dances, and rituals that have been preserved and shared orally and through communal activities. It reflects the values, history, and identity of the Italian people and their diverse regional heritages. Folklore serves to strengthen social bonds and preserve cultural continuity by fostering a sense of belonging and pride in one's heritage.
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