Folklore Usa

This site contains retellings of various types of american folklore and includes folktales legends ghost stories and myths from each of the fifty states.

Folklore usa. While it contains much in the way of native american tradition it should not be confused with the tribal beliefs of any community of native people. Click on the picture to go to the website of the folk legacy trio this site is dedicated to my dad richard dickie daly a musician all his life come join the chat at ken laing s. Welcome to folk u s a. About afs describes the society and its activities including the annual meeting publications and special interest sections.

As a relatively young country the united states of america hasn t had the same amount of time as older civilizations to develop standardize and compile compendiums of folktales arising from grassroots myths and legends. Many stories and tall tales are based on real life historical figures such as daniel boone and davy crockett while others are pure fiction such as paul bunyan and the lone ranger. American folklore is filled with unbelievable beasts monsters and demons read on to learn more about some of these lesser known characters. American folklore encompasses the folklores that have evolved on the north american continent since europeans arrived in the 16th century.

Without television and movies entertainment in late 18th and early 19th. A website dedicated to the enjoyment of folk music. Those who crossed the country to settle the west slogged through the muggy south and fished the seas and wild rivers all had to face formidable obstacles including famine predators and what must have been extended periods of sheer boredom. Check out characters such as paul bunyan and babe the blue ox pecos bill johnny appleseed and ethan allen as we explore american folktales from every region.

In folklore bloody mary allegedly appears to people or small groups who say her name three times before a darkened mirror hoping to see the spirit and have her tell their future. But who was bloody mary really. The grit and determination of the american pioneers was truly impressive. However the ones that have cropped up over the last few centuries show remarkable popularity and staying power.

Maintained by rick daly introducing. Welcome to american folklore. In these stories much like earlier european greek and roman tales the accounts can often be only be guessed at as to whether they are fact or fiction but they continue to make the rounds of new generations. Legends of bloody mary abound in the usa.