Folkloristics is the academic discipline that studies folklore, including its origins, dissemination, and significance.

Urban legends are a type of contemporary folklore that are often spread through word-of-mouth or social media, and are not typically considered to be traditional folklore.

Folk tales are traditional stories that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who tell them.

Myths are traditional stories that explain the origins of the world, the universe, and humanity, and often involve supernatural beings or events.

Legends are traditional stories that are based on real events, but have been embellished over time to include supernatural elements or heroic characters.

Fairy tales are traditional stories that are often characterized by magic, talking animals, and happy endings.

Folk songs are traditional songs that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who sing them.

Folk songs are traditional songs that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who sing them.

Folk dances are traditional dances that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who dance them.

Folk dances are traditional dances that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who dance them.

Folk crafts are traditional crafts or skills that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who practice them.

Folk crafts are traditional crafts or skills that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who practice them.

Folk beliefs are traditional beliefs or superstitions that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who hold them.

Folk beliefs are traditional beliefs or superstitions that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who hold them.

Folk games are traditional games or activities that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who play them.

Folk games are traditional games or activities that are passed down orally from generation to generation, and often reflect the culture and values of the people who play them.