folktale
US /ˈfoʊkˌteɪl/
UK /ˈfoʊkˌteɪl/
1.
fiaba popolare, leggenda
a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.
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Many cultures have their own unique folktales that teach moral lessons.
Molte culture hanno le proprie fiabe popolari uniche che insegnano lezioni morali.
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The old woman used to tell us folktales by the fireplace.
La vecchia ci raccontava fiabe popolari accanto al camino.