Technical Abstract: Fungi (true fungi and fungus-like organisms such as slime molds) are documented in miscellaneous folkways (such as remedies, crafts and foodstuffs) and in oral and written folk literature (such as proverbs, folktales, fairy tales, drama and fiction). The impact of fungal phytopathogens and clinical fungi is documented in terms of folk rituals and popular beliefs, with reference to impact on agricultural communities, women and other social groups. Reference is made to the manner in which fungi have been documented in various indices of folktale types and motifs (e.g., Aarne, Propp, Thompson, Uther). Folk uses of fungal germplasm are categorized and documented with specific literature. Examples of cultural biases with regard to use or avoidance of fungi are provided, and ethnobotanical (ethnomycological) implications are briefly summarized.