Folklore and ideology share a complex and deeply interwoven relationship, as folklore often acts as both a reflection and a vehicle of the prevailing ideological currents of a society. Ideology, broadly understood, refers to a system of ideas, beliefs, and values that shape the worldview, social norms, and political orientations of a community. Folklore, encompassing oral traditions, myths, legends, rituals, proverbs, songs, and customs, is not merely a repository of entertainment or cultural artifacts; it functions as a medium through which societal ideologies are expressed, reinforced, challenged, and transmitted across generations. The interrelationship between folklore and ideology can be observed at multiple levels: social, political, religious, and cultural. One of the primary ways folklore interacts with ideology is through the transmission of social norms and moral values. Traditional stories, folktales, and proverbs often encode lessons about right and wrong, proper social behavior, gender roles, and hierarchies of power. For instance, in many Indian folktales such as those from the Panchatantra or Hitopadesha, stories convey messages about cleverness, justice, loyalty, and the consequences of unethical behavior. These tales are not ideologically neutral; they reflect the social order, caste norms, and moral philosophies prevalent in the societies from which they emerge. Similarly, European fairy tales often encode Christian ethical teachings, reinforcing an ideological framework centered on virtue, divine justice, and social conformity. Folklore, therefore, becomes an ideological instrument, subtly teaching individuals the accepted norms and worldviews of their community. Rituals and ceremonies, integral components of folklore, also serve as ideological expressions. Religious festivals, rites of passage, and seasonal celebrations often encapsulate complex ideological meanings. For example, in the Afro-Brazilian practice of Candomblé, ritual songs, dances, and myths convey the community’s understanding