nómica
Nómica refers to the study and collection of proverbs, maxims, aphorisms, and other concise expressions of folk wisdom. These short, pithy sayings often encapsulate cultural values, common sense, or observations about human nature. Nómica draws from various sources, including oral traditions, literature, and everyday speech, to identify, preserve, and analyze these nuggets of wisdom.
The term "nómica" derives from the Greek word "gnome," meaning opinion or maxim. Scholars in this field