These creatures were believed to be victims of tuberculosis or plague. Their bodies simply showed signs of decomposition.
What is a vampire?
100
It's the people who tell the stories.
Who are folk?
100
FOAF?
What is "Friend of a Friend?"
100
In this story, the main character defies his mother's directions and gets duped causing the loss of the family bovine.
What is "Jack and the Beanstalk?"
100
This character was created by Brom Stoker but was based on a real person in history
Who is "Dracula?"
200
This is the oldest and most feared of the types of monsters. They are in almost EVERY mythological story since the begini
What are Giants?
200
This is the kinds of folklore; the categories; the different types.
What is genre?
200
This is a tale told throughout a culture that is based on the impossible but used to foster good behavior.
What is a "myth?"
200
These two men, related by blood, single-handedly changed the world view of the value of fairytales.
Who are the "Brothers Grimm?"
200
This legend has roots in mythology and local lore universally. In one culture, they are known as the "Yeti"
What is a "Big Foot?"
300
This character is often seen as the ultimate bearer of bad news.
Who is the Grim Reaper?
300
Often passed off as true folklore but sometimes used as a marketing strategy or method to create a character for films.
What is "Fakelore"
300
A narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place within human history and demonstrating human values, and which possesses certain qualities that give the tale value. Told as if it were true.
What is a "legend?"
300
This story involves three anthropomorphic swine who find out what lack of proper preparation can do!
What is "The Three-Little-Pigs"
300
Although its unclear if they're leftovers from the Jurassic period, many paleontologists have trekked half way around the world to just get a glimpse.
What is the "Lochness Monster" or "Nessie?"
400
Originally from Haitian folklore, these creatures can only be killed by destroying their heads
What is a Zombie
400
Most folklorists find jobs in universities as professors but many find jobs at these.
What is "museums" or "libraries"
400
This is a category that covers all forms of craft collectively created by a group of people with shared interests or lifestyle.
What is "Folk-Art?"
400
This is one of the most retold tales in recent history, that warns of the consequences of telling lies or playing tricks.
What is the "Boy who cried WOLF?"
400
A more recent legend you once thought but it turns out that there is evidence of the belief in these as seen in Egyptian carvings which have yet to be "identified"
What is a "UFO?"
500
This creature lures men into the ocean and puts them in a dream state. But if you ask me, it sounds a little fishy.
What is a mermaid or merrow?
500
A specialized job in which the folklorist is responsible for curating, collecting and preserving folk "stuff" (stories, art, crafts).
What is an "arhivist"
500
This tale is told to warn folk of the dangers that abound.
What is a "Cautionary Tale?"
500
This horrifying children's tale was about a boy who insisted on defying his mother when she went to town and he lost his digits when the tailor was done with him.
What is the "Tale of No-Thumbs?"
500
One of the most "believed" urban legends that involve human mutilation.