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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

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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

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In December 2023, Mestiza released the debut album Quëreles via their independent label Sacro Music, which also reimagined flamenco traditions through a club lens.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
This is the heart of Franconia, where traditions—especially culinary ones, including pork dishes, potato dumplings, and sausages—remain deeply rooted.

— Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

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Even though it was recorded remotely, their new version of the song is incredibly soulful, the effortless meeting of two legends who were clearly meant to harmonize together.

— Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Our state is a pigskin peninsula that has spent generations producing quarterback legends.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

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