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SEVENTH REPORT, JUNE 1885.
4. Games, including dramatic representations, so far as they may not be found under any of the classes of folk-thought.
5. Folk-craft, including, in art and industry, the art and industry of warfare, hunting, and every other means by which uncivilised man supports himself.
III. Mr. Gomme:—
(a) Definition: "The science which treats of the survivals of archaic beliefs and customs in modern ages."
(b) Divisions:
1. Traditional Narratives:
(a) Folk Tales;
(b) Hero Tales;
(c) Ballads and Songs;
(d) Place Legends.
2. Traditional Customs:
(a) Local Customs;
(b) Festival Customs;
(c) Ceremonial Customs;
(d) Games.
3. Superstitions and Beliefs:
(a) Witchcraft;
(b) Astrology;
(c) Superstitious Practices and Fancies.
4. Folk-Speech:
(a) Popular Sayings;
(b) Popular Nomenclature;
(c) Proverbs;
(d) Jingle Rhymes, Riddles, &c.
