an old story handed down from the past, especially one of doubtful truth

story of the past, often fictitious

knowledge, especially from the past or possessed by a class of people

myths, traditional wisdom

a well-known story used long ago to explain natural events, the history of a society or race etc

fictitious story, often ancient

(a system, collection, of) myths

folklore

(the passing on from generation to generation of) opinions, beliefs, customs etc

established practice