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.
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Carlie Procell, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Carlie Procell, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklores
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From the beginning, this project set out to interrogate the mythologies surrounding artificial intelligence and to make visible the human choices embedded within these systems.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Raphael’s father soaked up both traditions and ran a bustling artist’s workshop, or bottega, in a building connected to the family home.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Faith communities across traditions have always recognized the moral imperative to care for vulnerable children.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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And a powerhouse group of legends—Halle Berry!—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories Most of his other hits were co-writes, many of them with fellow songwriting legends like Paul Overstreet.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Folklores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklores. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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