Folklorisztikai

Folklorisztikai is the Hungarian term for folklore studies or folkloristics. It is the academic discipline dedicated to the study of folklore, which encompasses traditions, customs, beliefs, stories, songs, dances, and other cultural expressions passed down through generations within a community, often orally or by imitation.

Folklorisztikai examines the origins, transmission, variation, and meaning of these traditional cultural forms. Scholars in this field analyze how folklore reflects and shapes a society's identity, values, and worldview. They employ various research methodologies, including fieldwork, archival research, comparative analysis, and theoretical frameworks drawn from anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and literary studies.

Key areas of focus in folklorisztikai include the study of myths, legends, folktales, proverbs, riddles, folk songs, folk art, and ritual practices. The discipline is concerned not only with the content of folklore but also with its performance, its social context, and its function within a community. It seeks to understand the creative processes of folk artists and the ways in which traditional culture adapts to changing social and historical circumstances. The study of Hungarian folklore, in particular, has a rich history within this field.