lores

plural of lore
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as in mythologies
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place set out to study the rich lore of the Cajun people of Louisiana before it all vanished

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Noun
  • The mythologies of the moon are as varied as the cultures that create them.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Entire mythologies are woven around the transformative power of leaders, from Steve Jobs' ‘reality distortion field’ at Apple, to the (somewhat-tarnished) cold-fusion miracle of Jack Welch's constant profits at GE.
    Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Aman is known for its properties that embrace and respect the natural environment, while also celebrating local culture and and traditions.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rock and roll wasn’t really built to grow old, and most late-career albums from even the greatest legends get a pat on the shoulder at best and calls for retirement at worst.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Lores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lores. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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