Folklore and Religion

Folkloristics is the study of folklore, which includes traditional beliefs, customs, and stories.

Myths, fables, and fairy tales are all types of traditional stories or legends.

Myths are typically set in the past and deal with the origins of the world and humanity, while legends are set in the present and deal with the lives of real or fictional people.

Superstition is a traditional belief or practice that is not based on scientific evidence.

Witch, wizard, and sorcerer are all terms for a person who practices magic.

Polytheism is the religious belief or practice that is based on the worship of multiple gods.

Monotheism is the religious belief or practice that is based on the worship of one god.

Animism is the religious belief or practice that is based on the belief that all things have a spirit.

Atheism is the religious belief or practice that is based on the belief that there is no god.

Holiday, feast, and carnival are all terms for a traditional festival or celebration.

Folk dance, folk song, and ballad are all terms for a traditional dance or song.

Folk art, folk craft, and folk skill are all terms for a traditional craft or skill.

Oral tradition is the term for a traditional story or legend that is passed down orally.

Local tradition is the term for a traditional belief or practice that is associated with a particular place.

Ethnic tradition is the term for a traditional belief or practice that is associated with a particular group of people.