In literature, “popular” carries a rich variety of meanings and connotations, frequently denoting ideas, practices, or phenomena widely accepted or recognized by the masses. For instance, it is used to describe culturally ingrained concepts, as when heraldic monsters are broadly known yet individually distinctive ([1]), or when everyday items like toothpaste containers and dances are labeled as popular due to their common usage ([2], [3]). The term also conveys mass appeal and public sentiment, evident in descriptions of folk tales, art, or political ideologies that influence thousands ([4], [5], [6]). Additionally, “popular” may refer to ideas embedded in common parlance or traditional belief systems, such as the popular notions of mythology or theology ([7], [8], [9]). Whether portraying widespread cultural practices, literary trends that capture public imagination, or the evolving character of political power ([10], [11], [12]), literary works use “popular” to underscore that which is familiar, accessible, and reflective of collective societal values.