Mules and Men Glossary

Mules and Men Glossary

Folklore

A collection of myths, legends and stories that is passed down from generation to generation in a respective culture.

Anthropology

The study of past civilizations and societies, how they were organized and behaved. Neale Hurston was a keen anthropologist during her lifetime.

Mule

The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, they are sterile animals that normally are used in agriculture.

Voodoo

A set of superstitious and spiritual beliefs practiced by communities in the southern USA and parts of the Caribbean. Its origins lie in African spiritualism.

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