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Folklore and Mythology

Guide to Folklore and Mythology

Use the resources in this guide to find library resources, such as articles, books, and videos, on topics related to fables, folklore, fairy tales, and more. Make sure that you pay attention to the search tips and examples provided on each page. They will help make your research more successful. If you are having trouble finding sources for your assignment, ask a librarian for help.

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What is folklore?

Narrowly, the term “folklore” has been traditionally considered the oral tales of a society. More broadly, the term refers to all aspects of a culture – beliefs, traditions, norms, behaviors, language, literature, jokes, music, art, foodways, tools, objects, etc. Folklore is, in essence, anything and everything in life. [1]

What is mythology?

Genre of traditional stories symbolically underlying a given culture. These stories describe gods and other supernatural beings with whom humans may have relationships, and are often intended to explain the workings of the universe, nature, or human history. [2]

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