folklore
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Dogs also appear in ancient artwork from every continent and hold places in the mythology, religion and folklore of cultures around the world.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Discover the folklore, nature and history of the Southwest through stunning literary portraits and poetry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The iconoclastic novels of Toni Morrison update the Gothic tradition with African-American folklore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
As well as being popular for exploring Eryri, Beddgelert's best-known landmark is Gelert's grave, in memory of the faithful hound who, according to Welsh folklore, was killed by his master Llywelyn in the 13th Century.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Variations of this theory appear in medieval myths and folklore.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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