Folklore
A collection of myths, legends and stories that is passed down from generation to generation in a respective culture.
Anthropology
The study of past civilizations and societies, how they were organized and behaved. Neale Hurston was a keen anthropologist during her lifetime.
Mule
The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, they are sterile animals that normally are used in agriculture.
Voodoo
A set of superstitious and spiritual beliefs practiced by communities in the southern USA and parts of the Caribbean. Its origins lie in African spiritualism.