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As with traditional urban legends, many internet rumors are about crimes or crime waves – either fictional or based on real events that have been largely exaggerated. [41] [42] [43] Such stories can be problematic, both because they purport to be relevant modern news and because they do not follow the typical patterns of urban legends. [44]
The Black Angel is a folklore legend that describes a statue in Iowa City that is said to be cursed, based on the death of Teresa Feldevert. [ 15 ] Black Annis (also known as Black Agnes or Black Anna ) is a folklore legend that describes a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh (especially children).
Bigfoot, chupacabra, Area 51—who doesn’t love a good urban legend? As fun as they are to entertain, though, most of them lack any credible proof. Most, however, doesn’t mean all. Some ...
Paradoxically, in parading diversity within the community, these events have come to authenticate true community, where business interests ally with the varied (folk) social groups to promote the interests of the community as a whole. This is just a small sampling of types and examples of customary lore.
In cultures where demons and witches are perceived as real, fairy tales may merge into legends, where the narrative is perceived both by teller and hearers as being grounded in historical truth. However, unlike legends and epics , they usually do not contain more than superficial references to religion and actual places, people, and events ...
[48] [49] Some kinds of folktales, such as fairy stories, are not considered true by anyone, and may be seen as distinct from myths for this reason. [50] [51] [52] Main characters in myths are usually gods, demigods or supernatural humans, [2] [3] [33] while legends generally feature humans as their main characters.
Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.
3. Alice from 'Alice in Wonderland' Back in 1862, the author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, found himself on a leisurely boat ride down the Thames with Alice ...