Yarns of Yesteryear

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Unraveling the threads of history and legend

Journey through historical narratives, ancient folklore, and literary GENREs that define distinct periods. Perfect for history and literature fans.

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Horrifying, like some campfire tales
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A category of art or literature, like fantasy or horror
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Building levels, or accounts found in many a book
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The Devil, a figure in biblical lore
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Follow a past course, perhaps one in lore

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Looking-___ (into which one might peer at history?)
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Specialized vocabulary of a particular group, as in a crime GENRE
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Folklore or traditional knowledge
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A distinct period of history, often in old tales
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Covert operative of feudal Japan, often featured in action tales
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Suffix meaning 'in the manner of,' as in 'Homeric-___' (ancient epic poetry)
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Narrative, or a fib

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