1. Plural of aggadah; narrative and interpretive material in Jewish tradition, including legends, parables, and ethical teachings found in the Talmud and Midrash.
Usage: Hebrew origin; Religious/academic context; Also spelled 'aggadoth' or 'agadot'

Examples

• The aggadot contain many stories about the ancient rabbis and their wisdom.
• Scholars study the aggadot to understand Jewish ethical teachings.
• The Talmud includes both legal rulings and aggadot.
• Many aggadot illustrate moral lessons through parables.
• The aggadot preserve oral traditions passed down through generations.