Significance of Folklore
Synonyms: Mythology, Stories, Oral history, Folk stories
In Dutch: Folklore; In German: Folklore; In Spanish: Folklore; In Swedish: Folklore; In Finnish: Kansanperinne; In Malay: Cerita rakyat; In Portugese: Folclore; In Polish: Folklor
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Hindu concept of 'Folklore'
Folklore in Hinduism encompasses traditional beliefs and stories featuring supernatural beings like vampires, along with folk-tales that highlight the cultural significance of areca-nuts and leaves in various ceremonies and practices.
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Traditional beliefs and stories that encompass supernatural entities, including vampires, across different cultures.[1] (2) Traditional narratives or folk-tales that incorporate areca-nuts and leaves in significant roles during various cultural ceremonies and beliefs.[2]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This refers to the traditional beliefs, customs, and practices of a community, which include the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and it is a system of medicine.[3]
The concept of Folklore in local and regional sources
Folklore encompasses traditional stories, customs, and beliefs that shape cultural identity and artistic expression. It informs the practices of communities like the Baul and inspires writers like Meghani to explore regional folk literature.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A functional literature through which the outlook and values of its makers are manifest in performance and language, shaping those of its hearers and readers, entertaining and instructing the audience.[4] (2) It contains expositions of the psyche of communities, loaded with metaphysical concepts and spiritual significance, preserved as a rich heritage.[5] (3) Traditional stories, customs, and beliefs passed down through generations that form part of a culture's literature.[6]
The concept of Folklore in scientific sources
Folklore encompasses traditional beliefs, customs, and stories passed through generations, particularly highlighting the cultural significance of medicinal plants used in various communities, reflecting the intersection of health and cultural heritage.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Traditional beliefs and customs in which parts of the Nelumbo nucifera plant, such as the root and seed, are found in recipes.[7] (2) Traditional knowledge and practices regarding the use of plants for medicinal purposes, often preceding scientific validation.[8] (3) Traditional beliefs and practices, often related to the use of herbs for treating diseases like cardiovascular conditions.[9]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The study of Folklore is exemplified by Frances Doughty's work on the folklore of the Alleghanies, suggesting an interest in the traditional beliefs and customs of a particular community.[10] (2) The local communities deified the folklore and shaped the deity of refuge Chu Yin Ji, which contains the contents of the Inscription of Lord Yan Temple in Qingjiang Town.[11] (3) Stories and traditions from pre-Christian cultures that eclectic and reconstructionist Pagans use to shape their practices.[12]
Classical concept of 'Folklore'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) Folklore is full of fables that originated in the language of signs, and it is the final fragmentary form in which the ancient wisdom still survives.[13]