古こ譚たん

noun

old tale; ancient story

Rare literary term for an old story or legend. Often used in titles or academic contexts; in everyday speech, 昔話 (むかしばなし) is the common word.

See also: 昔話

• この地ち方ほうに伝つたわる古こ譚たんを集あつめた本ほんを読よんだ。

  I read a book collecting old tales passed down in this region.