folklore

• Существительное, обозначающее традиционные верования, обычаи, истории, песни и практики сообщества, передаваемые из поколения в поколение, часто устно.

A noun referring to the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations, often by word of mouth.

uncountable

1. Traditional stories and beliefsB2formal

   The traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a community, passed down through generations.

   Фольклор

   • Irish folklore is rich with tales of leprechauns and fairies.
   • She studied the folklore of the Appalachian region.
   • Folklore often reflects the values and fears of a culture.

   Synonymsloremythologytradition

2. Modern myths or urban legendsB2informal

   Contemporary stories, often unverified, that circulate within a culture.

   Современные мифы или городские легенды

   • The story of the vanishing hitchhiker is a piece of modern folklore.
   • Internet folklore includes tales of haunted websites and mysterious emails.
   • Urban folklore often warns about dangers in everyday life.