folklore

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They reached 19-0 at stumps and followed up with a performance etched in Ashes folklore.

From BBC

Set in the mid-19th century, the book’s breezy narrative recalls William Goldman’s “The Princess Bride,” but burrows into rural English folklore.

From New York Times

She became part detective, part music historian as she puzzled together melodies and stories from folklore.

From Seattle Times

Designs in their latest collection feature names like “Anansi,” the West African folklore character, and “Maroon,” the enslaved Africans who escaped and evaded their captors across the Caribbean.

From Los Angeles Times

The lyrics are based on Guinean folklore and reflect on water, fire and mountains.

From New York Times