Fable and Folklore

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

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

Nearby Word: fabled

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

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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