as in tale
a traditional description of imaginary events circulated orally among a people
West African folktales that continue to be passed from generation to generation through storytelling
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Recent Examples of folktale
Pulling from folktales, mythology, art, and literature, Tokarczuk’s novel spins a story that feels eerily familiar and yet totally new.
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Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
But his longevity also reflects a distinct political culture—inspired by stories and folktales about mighty, wily kings and hares outwitting greater creatures—that rewards and glorifies the ambitious and the sly, the ruthless and the adaptable.
—Stéphanie Giry, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2015
The Nutmeg Princess sculpture, for example, is the title character in the classic Grenadian folktale of an elusive princess who represents goodness and beauty in nature, teaching children about the importance of faith and friendship.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
Hero, originally a sequel to Greenberg’s debut title The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, is inspired by the classic Arabic folktales of One Thousand and One Nights.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Sep. 2024
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Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
But his longevity also reflects a distinct political culture—inspired by stories and folktales about mighty, wily kings and hares outwitting greater creatures—that rewards and glorifies the ambitious and the sly, the ruthless and the adaptable.
—Stéphanie Giry, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2015
The Nutmeg Princess sculpture, for example, is the title character in the classic Grenadian folktale of an elusive princess who represents goodness and beauty in nature, teaching children about the importance of faith and friendship.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
Hero, originally a sequel to Greenberg’s debut title The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, is inspired by the classic Arabic folktales of One Thousand and One Nights.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folktale
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Co-created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, Landman is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs.Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The choice is clear: adapt holistically or risk becoming another cautionary tale.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 1mm of key travel is a little shallow, but the typing experience is solid, with good feedback and easy-to-read key legends, as well as effective key backlighting.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But she’s been making up for a late start in a big way – landing her first Oscar nod at age 84 and sharing scenes with legends from Bruce Dern to Adam Sandler.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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This story originally published on businessden.com.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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The book also features jewels that recall armor, and ones that are inspired by royals, popes, Greek myths and antiquity.Samantha Conti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dispelling these myths is vital for a clearer understanding of human trafficking and stronger prevention efforts.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The former Republican president received the 18 electoral votes that year from his Ohio victory and even made history by winning more votes in the 2020 election than any other candidate in state history, according to The Associated Press.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Election workers have never completed ballot counting on Election Day at any point in the country's history.Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Her romance with Travis Kelce also may have brought her new fans from NFL world.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2023, sat down for an interview with Entertainment Tonight to discuss their relationship and gush over one another.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Folktale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folktale. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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