Definitions from Oxford Languages the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth . Similar :
Similar mythology lore oral history tradition folk tradition legends fables myths folk tales folk stories old wives' tales mythus mythos a body of popular myths or beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people. "Hollywood folklore"
Is a folklore a story? The term folklore encompasses the traditional beliefs, stories, customs, and legends, transmitted orally, from generation to generation. This page will introduce you to the most common folklore genres: fairy tales, legends, myths, tall tales, and fables.