Here's a glossary about all the important and lesser know terms found inside myth and folklore. The world of myth and legend are filled with ancient words not commonly use anymore, so this glossary will help as reference for unknown terms found trough out the blog.
Cryptozoology
noun
The search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated
Example: While biologists regularly identify new species, cryptozoologists often focus on creatures from the folklore record
fr: Cryptozoologie
Curse
noun
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
Example: Snow White bit the CURSED apple, which would put her to sleep until a prince chaming kiss her lips
fr: Malédiction
Folklore
noun
The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
Example: The wendigo is a mythological creature or evil spirit from the FOLKLORE of the First Nations Algonquin tribes.
fr: Folklore
Mythology
noun
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
Example: The Greek MYTHOLOGY is filled with god, goddess, monster and hero
fr: Mythologie
Pseudoscience
noun
A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.
Example: Karen still believes that vaccine cause autism, even though it's been proven to be PSEUDOSCIENCE
fr: Pseudoscience
Spiritualism
noun
A system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead, especially through mediums.
Example: SPIRITUALISTS believe in the possibility of communication with the spirits of dead people
fr: Spiritualisme
Superstition
noun
Excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings
Example: He's very SUPERSTITIOUS and won't pitch without his lucky mitt