folklore
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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
With temporary tattoos of bats across her face - a nod to Transylvania's folklore and nature - Oliynykova saved 21 out of 23 break points against Wang to win 6-4 6-4.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 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
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Literary Genres - Introductory
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