1. The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and practices of a community or group, passed down through generations
Irish folklore is rich with stories of leprechauns and banshees.
O folclore irlandês é rico em histórias de duendes e banshees.
2. The study or collection of such traditional cultural material
She specializes in European folklore and mythology.
Ela se especializa em folclore e mitologia europeia.
3. False or unverifiable information accepted as fact
That's just folklore; there's no scientific evidence to support it.
Isso é apenas folclore; não há evidências científicas para apoiá-lo.