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Bookmark or Share- American Folklore: Ghost stories, folktales, myths and legends retold ...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?” So, grab a cup of coffee, pull up a comfy chair, and stay awhile.” – S.E. Schlosser, author of the Spooky Series.
- American mythology - WikipediaAmerican mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to America's most legendary stories and folktale, dating back to the late 1700s when the first colonists settled.
- Legends, Ghosts, Myths & Mysteries - Legends of AmericaFolklore, legends, tales, monsters, myths, mysteries, lost treasures, and ghost stories in American history.
- The Most Famous American Folktales - Yesterday's AmericaAmerica’s legends and lore have helped shape our history. These imaginative tales contain pieces of our parents, our grandparents, and our great-great parents, along with the lessons they were taught and the beliefs the world at the time reflected.
- Folklore of the United States - WikipediaAmerican 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.
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