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Literally by "folk" we mean people or a group of people, especially those who share a common culture, background, or community. Folklore, i.e., lore about the folk--all folklores are oral traditions, the lore, traditional knowledge and beliefs of cultures often having no written language and they are transmitted, generally, by word of mouth. Like the written literature they contain both prose and verse narratives in addition to myths, dramas, rituals etc. All the cultures have their own folklores. Thus, one can peep through folklores to the civilization of the societies of yore.The Handbook of Folklore, authored/edited by George Laurence Gomme was first published in 1890. It served as a guide for the study of folklore, covering various aspects of the field including its history, different types, and role in society. The book also provided practical advice for folklore research and collection. This still remains an authoritative and a popular reference work.