Folklore
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The Importance of FolkloreAn explanation of what folklore encompasses, its importance to the culture of origination, examples of folklore, and why folklore should be passed generationally.
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The Banshees in Irish FolkloreIn Irish folklore, the Banshees are known as the ancestral spirits of the Fairy world. Their history extends way back into the dim and mysterious past. -
Origins of American Folklore: 40 Acres and a MuleOne of the many misnomers of American History, the doctrine of 40 Acres and a mule that is widely believed to be a factual promise to former slave laborers is in fact, a myth....
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Williams Syndrome: the Possible Origin of Elves in FolkloreWilliams Syndrome has a distinct set of characteristics that closely resemble the descriptions of elves from folklore. Although this syndrome was not given a name until 1961, it has been around for centuries. This could be the Origin of The Elf. -
Wedding Folklore and SuperstitionSome brides and grooms have a multitude of different little folklore tidbits to ensure good tidings on their special day.
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Marketing Folklore 101: Stop Blocking My View of the PotatoesGetting beyond the marketing folk tales and to the 'meat' of the principles, means proceeding slowly and using your own judgment when faced with advice and marketing materials you may or may not have purchased.
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Iceland Culture: Icelandic Folklore Includes Elves, Trolls and GhostsElves, trolls and ghosts each play a part in the folklore that has helped to shape the beliefs of modern-day Icelanders
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Mermaid's and Sea-tale Folklore at the MoviesMermaids, or water spirits have captivated the imagination for centuries. Hollywood is no slouch when it comes to making films that creates and enhances ancient mermaid folklore -
Folklore Dances of Southern ItalyPart folklore and part urban legend, the pizzica taranta has evolved from folklore and urban legend into a folk dance still observed and honored in Southern Italy.
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Time Traveling the North Caucasus with Folklore of Wisdom - 1942A Tatar has to be wise, or else how would folklore have conquered Byzantium and Rome with all her book learning? -
Hummingbird FolkloreDo hummingbirds migrate on the backs of geese? An old hummingbird piece of folklore.
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Room Key! A Folklore StoryA brief look at folklore storytelling in my own family.
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Folklore ReviewFolklore is a PlayStation 3 exclusive video game that will probably get lost due to the Orange Box madness, but I will try to shed some light on the game. -
The Tales of Tanglewood - a Modern Fantasy/Folklore AdventureThe Tales of Tanglewood: The Lon Dubh Whistle melds together influences of Celtic and Irish mythology with modern-day folklore, and is a fantasy novel to be enjoyed and cherished by all ages. -
Dandelion Myths, Symbolism and FolkloreThroughout the ages, dandelions have been woven into cultural folklore and have become a positive symbols with a variety of meanings. Here is but a sample of the folklore associated with the dandelions.
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Vance Randolph's Influence on Ozark Folklore and MagicVance Randolph may not be a household name but he preserved the past in his beloved Ozark Mountains so that future generations would know the way life once was. -
Was the Incredible Hulk Inspired by Golem from Jewish Folklore?Stan Lee doesn't talk about it often, but there isn't any doubt he's based some of his comic book creations loosely on Jewish folklore. The Hulk is one of the strongest with the legend of the Golem--even though the original Hulk TV series followed that legend closer...
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Folklore for PS3: Hands-On PreviewExpectations were low for Folklore. After some hands on time with it, however, Folklore has all it takes to become a pleasant surprise in a holiday season filled with blockbuster games. -
Folklore of FlowersFolklore is closely associated with the world of nature, specially plants and flowers. Here are interesting stories and traditions linked to some flowers.
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Plants in FolkloreHerbs are commonly used in aromatherapy, and some of them have given rise to fascinating folklore and traditions. Read about the beliefs linked to common herbs.
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The Role of the Bear in Finnish Mythology and FolkloreThe symbolic and sacred role of the bear in Finnish mythology and folklore. The bear as deity and embodied spirit. Superstition and the need for etymological substitutions in ancient language and oral communication. Karhunpeijaiset.
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Using Folklore to Predict the WeatherOld timers were well known for using folklore as a means to predict the weather. Folklore signs were often times the only means available to predict the weather. -
Folklore for Playstation 3: A Video Game ReviewA review of Folklore for Play Station 3.
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Texas Folklore Festival 2008 in San AntonioJune 13th through June 15th marks the 37th Annual Texas Folklore Festival in San Antonio. This three-day event will help you to take a look into Texas history and see the cultures that make up its divine past.
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Garden FolkloreMany of our beliefs in regards to gardens come from the old country and still exist today. Listed are just a few of them. -
Evolution as Proof, Creationism as FolkloreThe difference between scientific proof and mythological story-telling.
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The Hyena in Myth and FolkloreThe misunderstood hyena has never failed to elicit derision and scorn from the people around it. Its role in many tales and stories reflects this attitude, casting the hyena as a cunning villain, a silly brute, or a mysterious evildoer. -
Vampires - From Folklore to Pop CultureVampires began as a superstition and have morphed into a pop-culture phenomenon.
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A Belief in the Miraculous: Irish Folklore and CustomsIrish folk customs and beliefs go back many centuries, many of which have to do with the Irish association and relation to nature, and also a belief in both the supernatural and the miraculous.
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Christmas Traditions and FolkloreOne of the more popular songs around the holiday, The 12 Days of Christmas also has very symbolic as well as historical significance.
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Bigfoot - Folklore or FactWhy do so many people have a hard time accepting the fact that giant, man-like creatures could be roaming around America? Just because they have never seen one does not mean they don't exist.
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Groundhog Day: Facts and FolkloreMore than you ever wanted to know about Groundhog Day!
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New York Native Plants Used in Folklore Herbal RemediesPaper birch, sweetgrass, and sweetgum are all native to the United States and found in New York.
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Irish Folklore, Music,Magic and MoreSean Connery singing and with hair! Sean Connery joins an all-star casts that delievers in this 1959 classic about Darby, the little old man and the Leprechauns in the area.
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New Folklore in an Old FavoriteA review of the latest Sherrily Kenyon Book Retribution
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"Chickenhearted" and "Chicken-livered": How Folklore Created These Descriptions of a CowardThe English language has many ways of describing a coward. Two of the most colorful are "chickenhearted" and "chicken-livered." The origin of these words lies in old folk beliefs about the heart and the liver.
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French Folklore: The TerasqueThe Terasque was a fearsome creature that wandered around many areas of France until Saint Martha calmed it back to the sea. -
Wooly Bear Caterpillars: Fact and FolkloreWooly bear caterpillars are found throughout North America. What child hasn't been fascinated by one of these harmless little fuzzy guys? -
7 Halloween Costume Ideas from FolkloreHalloween is just around the corner, and the pressure is on to find that right costume for trick or treating or a party. Here are seven costume suggestions you can use to help you in your endeavor to find the disguise which will be just right.
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Halloween Witch FolkloreWhy do witches wear black, have cats, ride broomsticks, and make spells in big black cauldrons during a full moon?
