Examples List on Folklore

...Folklore Affiliation Society relates the definitions of folklore to the versions of a well-known tale since they are many and varied. This proliferation is because of both the semantic and theoretical differences. Furthermore, anthropologists and students of literature have expressed their own bias into their definitions of folklore. Consequently, while anthropologists regarded folklore as literature, scholars of literature referred to it as culture. This paper is a study of the general aspects found in the broad field, which scholars well know as folklore. The paper seeks to provide a definition of the term ‘folklore’, examine the various major and minor genre of folklore. It also analyses... ...

...Folklore Tradition While my family enjoys normal holiday practices, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, one of our more unique familial traditions are sporadic family reunions. Some families have regularly scheduled reunions, but with my large and complex family it is next to impossible to have consistent reunions. For this reason, when my family does have a reunion it is a major event. When I speak about a family reunion, I refer to my father’s side of the family. While my mother’s family is still alive, there are only a few individuals on this side and we are in regular contact with them. Instead, my father’s side of the family is expansive. He grew up with five brothers and two sisters... ?Family...

...Folklore and Inequality Anthropologist define sex and gender separately. According to Lavender and Schultz (365), sex exists as a dimorphic categorization of the human being. They base the concept of sex upon the biological differences perceived in human beings. However, in today’s society, it is increasingly difficult to divide sex in just two categories, as we will later see. Anthropologist s have defined gender as the niche that a person occupies in society based on their sex. This therefore means that they are the social roles an individual plays which, usually are culturally learned or a learned through personal identification based on internal awareness. They further define human... Gender,...

...Folklore Poetry Introduction “To translate [Turkish poetry] is like endeavouring to copy a miniature in chalk” (Gibbs, 38). Turkey or Anatolia, which forms the bridge between Asia and Europe, is one of the oldest inhabited regions of this world, starting from the Neolithic Çatalhöyük (recorded as one of the earliest settlements in the history of mankind) that dates to around 7500- 5700 BC. Turkey, owing to the presence of a large number of immigrants from various parts of the world, had a diverse and colourful ethnic past. Amongst the various rich cultural heritages of Turkey, one that has developed and ameliorated itself over the years, is Turkish literature, which in turn... Turkish Music and...

...Folklore Tale "The Little Red Riding Hood" And How it Has Changed Over Time To analyze the folklore 'Little Red Riding Hood' about a little girl's encounter with a wolf, or any other fairytale is a tricky business because we generally do not have a completely comprehensible collection, or a totally reliable and authentic texts from the times and places in which these stories have circulated. We mostly do not know where the tales came from or who the audience was or is. The result is that we have hundreds of different versions of a given fairy tale which possesses varying authenticities, arising from different geographical environments. One vivid description... The Origins and Significance of The...

...folklore of their lands for inspiration. (Forney and Machlis 276). Often times, that search returnedgreat results, and the world of music was enriched with masterpieces like Smetana’s “Moldau” or Stravinsky’s “The Firebird”. Hungarian composer Bella Bartok, in one of his essays about music in his native country wrote: “The discovery of the values of folklore and folk music excites the national pride… Small nations, especially oppressed ones, find consolation in folklore treasures.” (zti.hu) Musical nationalism as a separate movement emerged in the mid-19th century. Most frequently the movement is linked to Russia, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Scandinavian... Through centuries, composers have looked to the...

...Folklore Folklore has been attributed with numerous definitions; one only has to read Sims &Stephens (2005) to find a plethora of authors who, over time, have presented definitions and explanations of folklore. All definitions however, involve values, ways of thinking, traditions and ways of behaving; all are about people and the way in which they learn who they are and how to understand and interpret the world around them (Sims & Stephens, 2005). Folklore is dynamic and ever changing, and is a part of everyday life that is informally and implicitly learned either by word of mouth, through material items or through customs (Sims & Stephen, 2005). This paper will describe... and evaluate...

...Folklore Folklore depicts female as being subordinates to the males. The females thus have less significant roles. The common roles are wives and mothers. Conversely, the men are the most important aspect of the two genders. Men receive the portrayal of leaders and thus receive the most important roles in the folklores. Sitting Bull The name is an orthography representing a holy man who led his community as a tribal chief. The chief led a rebellion against the American policies at the time. The leader dies in the hands of the police of the Indian agency in an attempt to arrest him. The war he was leading is won just before he dies. The folklore presents him... of Heroes and Heroines: Gender Roles in...

...Folklore and How Is It Used In Past and Today Grade What Is Folklore and How Is It Used In Past and Today Folklore has long been associated with tales passed from one generation to another. They are common among the African American and Native Indians community. In the past, folklore tales were used to take people back to the beginning of their ancestor’s lives. They were used to reminisce what they hoped for and learn from their defeats (Abrahams 15). African American folktales origin was from their forefathers brought from Africa during slavery. This was all done against their will. People were separated and torn apart from their cultures. They had to learn new languages, make new families...

...Folklore Once upon a time, there was a little shepherd .He used to go early morning with his cattle to the fields near a forest and come back late in the evening. In the same forest, there lived a clever fox. She always wanted to eat that little boy and thought different ways to do it. The boy had a dog which warned him whenever the fox was around, that way the boy was saved every time the fox planned the attack. One day this little boy’s father went to the fair that held every Friday in the nearby village. The father took the dog along. The boy went to the forest as usual, with his... ? World Literature II An elegy can lament the death of a person or a loss of another sort, such as aging or the passing...

...Folklore Medieval folk tales, or "lais" (a French term refering to the balladic form many of these tales used to survive until their chronicling), frequently contain elements of magic or reference to fairy powers. These otherworldly components are lingering elements of pagan beliefs and traditions, considered the "old ways" or "old religion," that existed prior to the coming of Christianity to medieval Europe. Chrisitanity then, no matter how devoutly it was followed, remained the "new religion" as it achieved dominance (up until divisions began to occur within Christianity itself), incorporating such "old religion" activities as Halloween... An Analysis of Fairies as a Literary Device In Medieval...

...Folklore is a major component in the captivating tourism experience of Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom. Thus the Kingdom has got very exceptional diversity in its customary heritage, differing from one district to the other one, each one telling the early social life of its inhabitants. If one really desires to relive the unique experience and really indulge in it, then s/he need visit the different local tourist sites that are spread throughout the Saudi Arabian Kingdom. Clothing and Accessories There are various shapes and kinds of clothes... with the energy to work. Folklore- Saudi Arabia’s folklore is on the basis of such themes as groups and unity. It is composed...

...Folklore Folklore is defined as the common literature withtales of human nature that reflect on moral values and beliefs of the people. These are stories from the oral tradition with their beginning said to be at the Hearthside and campfires where families or entire clans gathered as an evening activity. They seek to explain the origin of the people and their culture. Folklore is always fantastic in nature and was freely altered and retold to the different audience. Folklore is deemed to be a wonderful metaphor for human existence because they are imaginary and have a dreamlike quality that speaks to people deeply. Folklore is stories... Genre And Literature Analysis Genre and literature analysis Genre:...

...folklore and histories across the country. The support at the time was premised on the need to hold artists to the same standards of public value as other workers in the nation. Although many writers of the time were hesitant to join the project, the Federal Writer’s Project particularly employed majority of the Americas prominent 20th century writers. The result of the WPA project supported by U.S government... was comprehensive and impressive, culminating in the production of up to 48 volumes. In addition, the Library of the Congress maintained thousands of documents from the Federal Writer’s Project as well as from the WPA’s Folklore project. In my opinion, despite the...

...folklore. She was curious about the local myths, legends and conventional practices in those places and penned them in her own works. She was an important collector of folklore in the United States. Zora was born in the time when a strong sense of racial discrimination was prevalent in the America society. But the author never suffered from inadequacy complex for her race. She was able to realize the richness of black culture by residing... ? African American Zora Neale Hurston The African American Zora Neale Hurston (1891- 1960) was an exception during a period when black woman did not possess any literary career of their own. She used to travel throughout the American South and West Indians to study...

...folklore. She was curious about the local myths, legends and conventional practices in those places and penned them in her own works. She was an important collector of folklore in the United States. Zora was born in the time when a strong sense of racial discrimination was prevalent in the America society. But the author never suffered from inadequacy complex for her race. She was able to realize the richness of black culture by residing... African American Zora Neale Hurston The African American Zora Neale Hurston (1891- 1960) wasan exception during a period when black woman did not possess any literary career of their own. She used to travel throughout the American South and West Indians to study...

...Folklore, Phobias and Fun." Dossey, Donald. Holiday Folklore, Phobias and Fun. 1992. Book. This book “Holiday Folklore, Phobias and Fun “by Dr. Donald probes often humorously, the intriguing, gripping little known legends, lore and mythical superstitions of various holidays. The book breaks down the secrets of ancient beginnings of holiday customs and provides a guide in dealing with the stress and phobias surrounding them. Shomade, Alexeem. "The Fear Factor." Shomade, Alexeem. The Fear... Research Proposal: Mystery behind Human Fear Study Question: What is the mystery behind fear and why do people fear? Introduction Many if, not few times, many people find themselves in a state of panic, usually...

...folklore traditions European folklore... Elements of gothic literature Gothic literature is motivated by terror. One of the basic elements of gothic literature is the setting. The literature is set on large old houses most of which are family estates (Smith. 7). The Legend of sleepy hollow is a story set in the country side around the Dutch settlement in 1790. It is set in a secluded town known as sleepy hollow. This creates the haunting atmosphere thus portraying a terrific scenario of ghosts in secluded environment. The second element is the plot of the literature. Most of the plots in Gothic literature seek to discover secrets in mysterious and supernatural environments thus creating an atmosphere...

...folklore and psychological themes that make the plot very different from western movies. The popularity... ?Dark Water Introduction The movie Dark Water is a 2002 movie that was directed the famed Japanese director Hideo Nakata, who had previously directedtwo other very popular movies of the same genre, The Ring 1 and The Ring 2 which featured Sadako, a troubled girl who haunts people through a videotape. This movie is part of the genre of movies called Japanese horror, which is very popular worldwide. The popularity of Japanese horror comes from the unique way horror or fear is evoked and presented in them. In western horror it is more about gore and violence. In Japanese horror it relies more on...

...folklore songs it was important to develop recognition of the way the African American... ?Voices from the Days of Slavery Former Slaves Tell Their Stories http memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/voices/ The chosen collection is “Voices from the Days of Slavery”. The collection provides powerful facts and audio that show how communication can be used throughout different cultures. The purpose of the collection is to captivate the reader with intriguing interviews from those who experienced slavery first hand. Many of the slaves are sharing their experiences for the first time. The listener can experience the feelings of those in the recordings. This is an important reminder of how communication from...

...folklore described vampires as having pointed or sharp tongues in order to draw blood from their victims. In Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, the main character named Harker noted how “Count Dracula’s hands were rather coarse . . . there were hairs in the centre of the palm. The nails were long and fine, and cut to a sharp point.” (Broadman & Doan 37). A tongue, fingernail, or anything sharp was very useful to cause laceration. Ancient Chinese culture mentioned how people have two souls composed of superior soul (called as “hun”) and an inferior soul (termed as “po”); it is the “hun” which leaves the body... full Mr. Barcus Origin and Creation of Vampires (English 105 – Essay No. 3) 06 April...

...folklore has been the central character of several medieval ballads and stories. The legend of Robin Hood has also secured a special place in modern literature as well as in movies and has been successful in captivating our minds. There are several versions of Robin Hood’s story and each slightly different from the other. Nevertheless, the core concept of all the ballads, novels and movies that have been based on this famous character and his band of merry men portray Robin as a thief who stole from the rich and distributed the stolen goods among the poor. Like all... ? Robin Hood- Outlaw or Hero? s ESSAY OUTLINE i. Introduction Introducing Robin Hood as a legendary figure. Introducing different opinions ...

...folklore incorporated into a true but metaphorical approach on slavery. According to Devon, the metaphorical narrative revolves around Willie Boy integrated into a family folklore revolving around Doaker. The approach is captivating and agreeable as it irrefutably explicates Wilson’s play. This paper... ?The Piano Lesson Introduction Elam Harry’s article “The Dialectics of Wilson’s The Piano Lesson” is an analyses of August Wilson’s play “The Piano Lesson.” The article argues that the play’s subject matter is legacy, which is represented by the piano. He argues that the acquisition of piano by Charles family is symbolic of slavery livelihood of African Americans. According to Harry, the piano row is...

...folkloric practices and beliefs with a considerable admixture of American Indian botanical knowledge and European folklore. Although most of its adherents are black, contrary to popular opinion, it has always been practiced by both whites and blacks in America. Other regionally popular names for hoodoo in the black community include "conjuration," "conjure," "witchcraft," "rootwork," and "tricking." The hoodoo tradition places emphasis on personal magical power and thus it lacks strong links to any specific form... magic, crossing, and crossroads magic, in which are embedded remnants of the folkloric beliefs of various African tribes. A generic term for this class of...

...folklore, and both were passionate about the inclusion of folklore into the traditional anthropology discipline. Benedict... Discuss how Benedicts work developed Boas vision of Anthropology and whether it also represented a new direction in American anthropology. Ruth Benedict was an early 20th century anthropologist and is known for work such as “Patterns of Culture” and “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword”. Importantly, Benedict was mentored by the father of American anthropology, Franz Boas. Many of Boas’ ideas can be found in Benedict’s work, including the idea of historical particularism and the strong belief that culture is a social construct (Herskovits, 1973). Both believed that the best way to...