deathlore
nounEtymology From death + lore.
1
The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.
- Enough has been said to show the interest which lies in the study of Bushman folklore in general and the deathlore of the veld in particular.1903, The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 1, page 554:
- A few examples of material objects included in deathlore are: tombstones, roadside memorials, coffins, and cemeteries.2011, Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art, page 363: