folklores

noun

plural of folklore
as in mythologies
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place the Scottish Highlands are rich in folklore

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Recent Examples of folklores 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklores
  1. mythologies
  2. traditions
  3. legends
Noun
  • What impact did her decision to (arguably) curve Drake’s kiss attempt when presenting her the award have on both of their mythologies?
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Both of these tales were derived from the folk legends and mythologies involving witches and ghosts that were still prevalent along the Hudson Valley.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mythologies
Noun
  • But experts and adherents alike warn that this idea fails to reckon with how different traditions and worldviews can often contradict one another.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • And Saul says that younger heirs often want to preserve their family’s charitable traditions while giving in ways that reflect their own values.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of traditions
Noun
  • Knight is one of several aging music legends who have recently been the center of concerned conversation after on-stage appearances.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After admiring Lakers legends, Kessler can now be mentioned in the same breath.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of legends

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