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Retellings of American folktales and legends, Native American myths, weather folklore, ghost stories and more from each of the 50 United States of America. Great for school children and teachers.
Today’s surviving folktales merge fantasy and truth to create outlandish, but nevertheless inspiring, tales. Here are six of the most famous American folktales, and the true history behind them. Princess Scargo
American folklore encompasses the folklore that has evolved in the present-day United States mostly since the European colonization of the Americas. It also contains folklore that dates back to the Pre-Columbian era.
Events, songs, Native American tales, myths, and local legends are all part of America’s native folklore, which grows with the years.… American folklore actually predates the United States, with personages and places achieving legendary or mythic status before the 1775 “shot heard round the world”, itself later part of folklore.
Welcome to the American Folklore site, which features retold folktales from all 50 states. We answer those pesky folklore questions that keep you up at night, such as: "Why is a black cat bad luck?" and "Who the heck is Paul Bunyan?"
American folklore is rich with tales passed down through generations, blending history, myth and imagination. These legends often feature iconic figures like Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill, each embodying different aspects of American culture and values.
Many years before the American Revolution, there was an old man named Sam Hyde who became famous thr… Sangamon County One of the old timers who lives here in Sangamon County, Illinois is always saying that Sangamon Cou…
Whether celebrating the power of giants, or the tricky smarts of small critters, American folklore revels in a can-do spirit, sly humor, and the dangerous mysteries of the wilderness, which stems from our youthful brashness and abundant natural wealth.
Read North American folk tales from the U.S and Canada by Carl Sandburg, Charles Skinner, Zitkala-Ša and others. View full list of North American folk tales.
The most ambitious undertaking of its kind, this collection conveniently groups American folktales by region and includes common and less familiar stories from a wide range of ethnic traditions. It also provides a generous sampling of electronic lore circulating on the Internet.