Synonyms & related words for folktale

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of folktale — including folklore, apologue, myth, mythos, legend, mythology. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to folktale

Explore words related to folktale — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include tale, fables, fairytale, talesman, folkloristic, retelling, folkloric, story. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for folktale

Common synonyms for folktale include folklore, apologue, myth, mythos, legend, mythology, lore, parable — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.