folklifes

noun

variants or folklives
plural of folklife
as in legendries

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  1. traditions
  2. mythologies
  3. folklores
  4. myths
  5. folktales
Noun
  • Treatments rely on Ayurvedic traditions and Eastern healing philosophies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Second Annual Shabbat 1000 at the Gale Young Jewish professionals come together for a night of dinner, cocktails and Shabbat traditions hosted by the nonprofit YJP Miami.
    — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of traditions
Noun
  • And finally, O’Donnell believes that Chanty’s mystery allows her followers and fans to develop their own mythologies and create a character of their own.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • What’s often lost, however, is the Wachowskis’ deft scripting — their ability to create new worlds and weave complicated mythologies while delivering pure popcorn thrills at every turn.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mythologies
Noun
  • The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2022
Definition of folklores
Noun
  • Know your facts and myths about nutrition and eating disorders.
    — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There are also myths about how to manage customer experiences designed to thrill customers.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of myths
Noun
  • The body horror of birth gives way to the fairy-tale horror of early motherhood, which McBride, a translator based in Barcelona, strews with literary Easter eggs from folktales and Victorian poetry.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Disney made its name on the back of fairy and folktales, retelling centuries-old stories and giving them a fresh new spin for modern audiences.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of folktales
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