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Pages in category "American folklore films and television series" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
In some myths they are benign, in others fearsome and malevolent. [12] The Sun is an important deity; [13] [14] other supernatural characters include Morning Star [13] [8] [14] and the Thunderbirds. [15] [12] [16] A common theme is the making of a journey, often to a supernatural place across the landscape or up to the parallel world in the sky ...
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... American folklore films and television series (1 C, 26 P) Animated films based on folklore (6 C, ...
Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.
Works based on folklore, the traditions common to a culture, ... Films based on folklore (12 C, 14 P) A. Works based on American folklore (2 C, 2 P) C.
The goals of Folkstreams are to stream more such films and contextualize them with background essays and notes, to enlighten the audience about the importance of folklore and folklife in the lives of all people, and to encourage filmmakers to deposit copies of their work in archives for long-term preservation.
American folklore films and television series (1 C, 26 P) Pages in category "Works based on American folklore" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Folklore is the expressive body of culture shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture, or group. These include oral traditions such as tales, proverbs and jokes. They include material culture, ranging from