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Hey there folks! Welcome to American Folklore. This folklore site contains retellings of American folktales, Native American myths and legends, tall tales, weather folklore and ghost stories from each and every one of the 50 United States. You can read about all sorts of famous characters like Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Daniel Boone, and many more. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a comfy chair, and stay awhile.

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    • Tall Tales

    Tall Tales * Brer Rabbit
    * Paul Bunyan
    * Pecos Bill
    * Weather Lore

    Spooky Stories

    Scary Halloween Stories * The Devil
    * Ghost Stories
    * The Jersey Devil
    * Supernatural Tales

    Myths & Legends

    Myths and legends * Heroes & Villains
    * Legendary Women
    * Tricksters
    * Urban Legends

    Children's Stories

    Campfire Tales * American Folk Songs
    * Bedtime Stories
    * Nursery Rhymes
    * Tongue Twisters
    		      

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