Fable and Folklore

Fable

Fable noun - A story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life.

Folklore and fable are semantically related In some cases you can use "Folklore" instead a noun "Fable".

Nearby Word: fabled

Folklore

Folklore noun - The body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place.
Usage example: the Scottish Highlands are rich in folklore
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Synonyms for Folklore

Fable and folklore are semantically related in tales from the past topic. You can use "Fable" instead a noun "Folklore".

How words are described

old old fable old folklore
original original fable original folklore
medieval medieval fable medieval folklore
popular popular fable popular folklore
Other adjectives: actual, famous, ancient, religious, classic, Indian, greek, European, Buddhist.
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Folklore and Fable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fable/folklore
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