Folklore is the body of culture shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group. This includes oral traditions such as tales, legends, proverbs and jokes.
Quotes
- Folklore is artistic communication in small groups
- Dan Ben-Amos, Folklore in Context: Essays (1982), p. 14.
See also
External links
Encyclopedic article on Folklore on Wikipedia
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