Western Folklore is an American academic journal with a long history focusing on research in the field of folklore. It not only provides a platform for professional and amateur folklorists, anthropologists, sociologists, and historians to present and exchange research results, but also provides a rich resource for institutions such as libraries, historical societies, and folk art museums. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including folklore, folk art, oral traditions, folk beliefs and customs, and is committed to exploring these cultural phenomena in depth through a multidisciplinary perspective.

Articles in the journal include not only original research, but may also include book reviews, conference reports, and scholarly discussions, providing readers with a comprehensive window into the dynamics of folklore research. Through these contents, readers can better understand folklore and customs in different cultural contexts and their role in social and historical development. Through its rigorous academic attitude and broad academic vision, the journal has become an indispensable academic resource in the field of folklore.