Today this word usually refers to spirits from Western legends, but occasionally it may also denote a creature from native Japanese folklore.

He drew much from the native folklore as well.

The book highlights Eastern Oregon history, high desert geology, rural culture, and native folklore.

He was drawn to the stories of native folklore, with a preference for outsiders or local heroes.

A street-smart lovable everyman with a shady past and a knack for native folklore.

The raven and or crow are the most popular characters in native folklore.

Fairies, although they came partly from the German Grimm Brothers, derived from native folklore.

According to native folklore the creature has a series of unnatural characteristics related to other fantastic beings of Brazilian mythology.

Well plotted for suspense, the tale also evokes the Arizona desert and displays the author's impressive background in native American folklore.

He continues the work of contemporary Iranian poet Ahmad Shamlou to preserve native folklore.