storiology
storiology
(ˌstɔːrɪˈɒlədʒɪ)n
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) the study of the origins and development of folk narratives and legends
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storiology
the systematic study of folklore and folk literature, especially concerning origin and transmission. — storiologist, n.
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