Updates From the World of Folklore
Welcome to Folklore.blog, your go-to source for the latest updates from the world of folklore and folklore studies. From ancient myths to modern creative endeavors, we’ll help you find sources for exploring stories, traditions, crafts, and cultural insights that shape our understanding of folklore across the globe.
Folklore.blog offers a diverse range of content, from analyses of traditional tales to insights into contemporary folklore-inspired media. Whether you’re a folklore enthusiast or a curious newcomer, our articles provide valuable resources and inspiration for your journey into the enchanting world of folklore.
Many Forms of Folklore
Providing insights into folklore’s diverse traditions, from legends to creative practices and hands-on crafts, connecting ancient wisdom with modern interpretations.
Urban Legends & Cryptids
Explore contemporary legends and local cryptids, and see how they reflect contemporary fears and values.
Recipes and Foodways
Explore the delicious traditions behind cultural dishes, food-related customs, and other ways we interact with food.
Seasonal Folklore
Experience the folklore behind seasonal celebrations and festivals, from spring planting traditions to harvest and Halloween.
Fairy Tales Around the World
Enjoy classic fairy tales, or explore new and unique adaptations from your own culture and others.
Folk Music and Dance
Learn about the origins and meanings of traditional music and dances, and find ways to join in.
Folk Art and Creative Practices
See how folklore has influenced the history of creative fields like art, craft, theater, and more.
Folklore & the Supernatural
Examine ghost stories, hauntings, and supernatural encounters in folklore around the world.
Traditional Medicine
Discover the significance of folk remedies and informal healing practices, and their place in historical & modern knowledge about health.
Crafting Personal Identity
Examine personal experiences of folklore and folk groups, and see how folklore impacts the way we represent who we are as individuals .
Folklore Resources
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Folklore in Popular Media
Find where all kinds of folklore and mythology has been referenced and adapted into films, TV shows, books, and video games.
Folklore Studies and Folkloristics
Learn about how folklorists study the topics you love, and where you can go to formally study folkloristics and related social sciences.
Books, Articles, and More
People have written about folklore for decades, long before the internet! Find resources to expand your folklore knowledge.
FAFQ (Frequently Asked Folklore Questions)
Explore answers to common questions about folklore, mythology, culture, belief, creativity, and more!
Folklore-Inspired Arts and Crafts
Find craft projects inspired by folklore and mythology, and explore DIY plans to create your own.
Storytelling Resources
Learn how to use methods and techniques from traditional practices to become a better storyteller.
Politics and Folklore
Learn how folklore interacts with politics, and how what we believe can impact the ways we vote and govern.
Folklore Calendar of Events
Get out there and explore folklore at festivals, conferences, and other great local and national events!
Explore Our Latest Folklore Insights
American Folklore Society Announces Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in 2025
The American Folklore Society has announced that their 2025 Annual Meeting will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting will be held October 18–21, 2025. Neither an exact location nor details for submitting proposals have been shared yet; a CFP is expected in spring...
AFS Announces Conference in Albuquerque in 2024
The American Folklore Society (AFS) has announced they will gather for their 2024 Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Albuquerque Convention Center and the DoubleTree by Hilton, November 6-9, 2024. A call for proposals is expected in spring of 2024. No...
AFS Announces Conference in Portland in 2023
The American Folklore Society (AFS) has announced that their 2023 Annual Meeting will be in Portland, Oregon next year. Again a hybrid meeting, it will be held online October 11-12 and then in person November 1-4, 2023 at the Hilton Portland Downtown. The announcement...
AFS Announces Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2022
The American Folklore Society (AFS) has announced that their 2022 Annual Meeting will be held October 12-15, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The announcement focuses heavily on the theme of the meeting, which is "Re-Centering the Periphery." They state...
American Folkore Society Launches Redesigned Website!
Earlier this month, the American Folklore Society (AFS) launched a brand new, redesigned website for their society. The color scheme is significantly brighter than before, and on first glance, the site appears to be much easier to navigate and read. It's even mobile...
AFS Announces Hybrid Conference in 2021
The American Folklore Society (AFS) has announced that their 2021 Annual Meeting will be held in a hybrid format due to ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 Pandemic. "We are proceeding with both an in-person gathering in Harrisburg, and a virtual meeting for those who...
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