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What Is Folklore? - American Folklore Society
Resources for folklorists
http://www.afsnet.org/?page=WhatIsFolklore
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What Is Folklore? Definition, Legends and Myths - Study
In this lesson, you will be introduced to the genre of folklore that includes legends and myths.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-folklore-definition-legends-myths.html
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Folklore Definitions: From Teacher Resources - Americanfolklore
The term folklore is generally used to refer to the traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people which have beem disseminated in an informal manner -- usually via word of mouth, although in modern times the Internet has become a pivotal source for folklore. The term folklore may also be used to define the comparative study of folk knowledge and culture.
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/folklore_definitions.html
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Folklore - Define Folklore at Dictionary
Folklore definition, the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people. See more.
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/folklore
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What is Folklore? (with pictures) - mobile wiseGEEK
Folklore is the collective oral traditions and beliefs of a culture, including myths, proverbs, jokes, and superstitions. Learning... - mobile wiseGEEK
http://m.wisegeek.com/what-is-folklore.htm
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Folklore and Traditional Culture - Heritage
Information about the origins and genres of folklore, as well as the scholarly works written about the subject.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/society/folklore.php
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Traditional Cultural Expressions - WIPO
Traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), also called "expressions of folklore", may include music, dance, art, designs, names, signs and symbols, performances, ceremonies, architectural forms, handicrafts and narratives, or many other artistic or cultural expressions.
http://www.wipo.int/tk/en/folklore
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The Ecological Importance of Folklore - Ecology Global Network
Folklore, mythology and storytelling speak to spiritual concepts and values, and encompass ideas on contemporary history and localized environments.
http://www.ecology.com/2012/10/24/ecological-importance-folklore/
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Folklore - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Folklore can be described as traditional art, literature, knowledge, and practices that are passed on in large part through oral communication and example. The information thus transmitted expresses the shared ideas and values of a particular group.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folklore
