folklore
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According to folklore, when she was told the poor were running out of bread, she responded: "Let them eat cake".
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The germination of taverns, eating houses, crafts and industries to cater to this commerce generated a culture replete with folklore, songs, literature and art.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
"The recording demonstrates how voice and performance can transform an everyday news event into a lasting piece of cultural folklore," it wrote.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 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
Our literature, our films, our drama, our folklore all exalt it.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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