folklore

Example Sentences

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"It's like folklore in our family, we know every single phrase of that story," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Historically known as 'an Gabhar Fiáin' -- the wild goat -- the Old Irish Goat occupies a unique place in Irish folklore.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

The Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots to win 29-13 on Sunday, but Durde has not just become a Super Bowl champion, he has helped forge a defence that will go down in NFL folklore.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

His 51 goals in just over 120 appearances for the Phoenix -- which included Golden Boot honours and the award for the league's best player -- earned him a place in Pacific football folklore.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Even if it’s just the five of us, I’ll share the stories I know from Lita’s mother and her mother’s mother...I will make sure the folklore of my ancestors soak into Sagan’s soil.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera