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AMERICAN FOLKLORE
Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains. GHOST STORIES ARCHIVES Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween Stories, Wyoming Folklore, Yellowstone Ghost Stories. Once there was a lovely young woman growing up in a wealthy shipping family in New York. In those days, wealthy young women were expected to make their debut in society and to marry a wealthy young man from a good family. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the wholeRAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done.JOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
AMERICAN FOLKLORE
Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains. GHOST STORIES ARCHIVES Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween Stories, Wyoming Folklore, Yellowstone Ghost Stories. Once there was a lovely young woman growing up in a wealthy shipping family in New York. In those days, wealthy young women were expected to make their debut in society and to marry a wealthy young man from a good family. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the wholeRAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done.JOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked.FOLK TALES ARCHIVES
Hey there folks! 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. SchlosserLEGENDS ARCHIVES
Children's Stories, Folktales A-Z, Legends, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore, Tricksters. Now Rabbit had a favorite place on the river where he always went to drink water. It was on a bend in the river, and two Snakes lived there, one on the upper side of the bend and one on the lower. Rabbit soon learned that neither of the Snakes ESL READING AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Earns a Dollar-A-Minute. One fine morning, Brer Fox decided to plant him a patch of goober peas. He set to with a will and before you know it, he had raked and hoed out a beautiful patch of ground and he put in a fine planting of peas. It didn't take too long before those goober vines grew tall and long and the peas ripened upgood
HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Prison Break. Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween, Horror Stories. Callahan was huddled in a cavern near the Pacific Ocean when the Feds closed in. There were still shreds of human flesh under his fingernails when the serial killer surrendered to the inevitable capture. They could put him behind bars, he vowed asthey
ANIMAL STORIES ARCHIVES Three Billy Goats Gruff. Animal Stories, Children's Stories, European-American Folklore, Folktales A-Z. Snippity-snip, snap and swill, The tale begins upon a hill. The air was crisp and cool. The sky was an endless blue. The green meadow grass swayed in a gentle breeze. And Big Billy Goat Gruff was bored. THE HOOK: FROM SCARY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Hook. Excerpted from Spooky Campfire Tales. retold by S.E. Schlosser. The reports had been on the radio all day, though she hadn't paid much attention to them. Some crazy man had escaped from the state asylum. They were calling him the Hook Man since he had lost his right arm and had it replaced with a hook. NORTH CAROLINA FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Handshake. Polly was the sweetest, prettiest girl in Goldsboro, yes sir. All the local boys were chasing her, and quite a number of the fellows from the surrounding countryside were too. All the girls were jealous of Polly ‘cause they didn’t have no sweethearts to take them to the local dances. They all wanted Polly to choose her manso
VIRGINIA FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. A graduate of both Houghton College and the Institute ofChildren's
NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. ONTARIO FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET There is a tunnel under the old railroad tracks just to the west of the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls. It is known locally as theScreaming Tunnel.
FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends.RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. ONTARIO FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET There is a tunnel under the old railroad tracks just to the west of the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls. It is known locally as theScreaming Tunnel.
FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends.RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Pirates are thieves who prey on seafaring ships and rob them of their goods and sometimes capture them for their own nefarious purposes. In the early days of piracy - over 2000 years ago - sea robbers threatened Ancient Greek trade routes; Roman ships were robbed of their cargoes of grain; and olive oil, and the Vikings (which means sea-raider) routinely attacked shipping and coastal settlements. MYTHS & LEGENDS ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. GHOST STORIES ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Saving Time A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. CHRISTMAS STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. YELLOW RIBBON: FROM WISCONSIN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. BUNKO KELLY AND THE FUNERAL PARLOR: FROM OREGON FOLKLORE About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. HATCHET MAN: FROM URBAN LEGENDS AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. ONTARIO FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET There is a tunnel under the old railroad tracks just to the west of the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls. It is known locally as theScreaming Tunnel.
HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Prison Break. Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween, Horror Stories. Callahan was huddled in a cavern near the Pacific Ocean when the Feds closed in. There were still shreds of human flesh under his fingernails when the serial killer surrendered to the inevitable capture. They could put him behind bars, he vowed asthey
PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT Pandemonium broke out all over the church, but the noise was pierced by a shout from the pulpit. “MILDRED!” roared her evangelist-husband, “Get that pig out of here!”. “Yes dear,” Mildred said hurriedly, her face turning bright red with embarrassment. She tried to shove Sal’s head out of her lap, but the pig refused to be parted NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. ONTARIO FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET There is a tunnel under the old railroad tracks just to the west of the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls. It is known locally as theScreaming Tunnel.
HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Prison Break. Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween, Horror Stories. Callahan was huddled in a cavern near the Pacific Ocean when the Feds closed in. There were still shreds of human flesh under his fingernails when the serial killer surrendered to the inevitable capture. They could put him behind bars, he vowed asthey
PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
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It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT Pandemonium broke out all over the church, but the noise was pierced by a shout from the pulpit. “MILDRED!” roared her evangelist-husband, “Get that pig out of here!”. “Yes dear,” Mildred said hurriedly, her face turning bright red with embarrassment. She tried to shove Sal’s head out of her lap, but the pig refused to be parted FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Pirates are thieves who prey on seafaring ships and rob them of their goods and sometimes capture them for their own nefarious purposes. In the early days of piracy - over 2000 years ago - sea robbers threatened Ancient Greek trade routes; Roman ships were robbed of their cargoes of grain; and olive oil, and the Vikings (which means sea-raider) routinely attacked shipping and coastal settlements. JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT Pandemonium broke out all over the church, but the noise was pierced by a shout from the pulpit. “MILDRED!” roared her evangelist-husband, “Get that pig out of here!”. “Yes dear,” Mildred said hurriedly, her face turning bright red with embarrassment. She tried to shove Sal’s head out of her lap, but the pig refused to be parted CHRISTMAS STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Eavesdropper. There is an old tale which claims that at midnight, on Christmas Eve, the cattle will kneel in the barn and speak with one another. Once an old Maryland man decided to test the tale by hiding in the barn at midnight to listen. So he climbed a rope to the window in the hayloft. He lay down on the rough gray boards, covered himself NORTH CAROLINA FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Handshake. Polly was the sweetest, prettiest girl in Goldsboro, yes sir. All the local boys were chasing her, and quite a number of the fellows from the surrounding countryside were too. All the girls were jealous of Polly ‘cause they didn’t have no sweethearts to take them to the local dances. They all wanted Polly to choose her manso
NEVADA FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser. S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. YELLOW RIBBON: FROM WISCONSIN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Johnny and Jane raised a family of four, with the usual ups and downs, laughter and tears. When their golden anniversary rolled around, Johnny once again asked Jane about the yellow ribbon around her neck. It was the first time he’d brought it up since the week after their wedding. Whenever their children asked him about it, he’d always HATCHET MAN: FROM URBAN LEGENDS AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET retold by S.E. Schlosser. excerpted from Spooky Indiana. There were warnings all over campus about a Hatchet Man who was supposedly abused and killed a woman in Bloomington. All the girls were warned to walk in pairs and to stay in brightly lit areas if they had to go out at night. The sophomore and her roommate were staying in the empty dorm BUNKO KELLY AND THE FUNERAL PARLOR: FROM OREGON FOLKLORE Intrigued, Bunko Kelly went down the steps to investigate. He found 22 men scattered around the cellar, slumped around a huge keg in the middle of the floor. They had obviously been drinking from it, and were now suffering from a massive hangover of some sort. A sniff of the keg told Kelly the men - who apparently thought they'd broken intothe
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Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. CANADIAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Ogopogo, the Lake Monster. His mind was full of dark thoughts and the demons spoke to him. His wild eyes and words frightened his people, and he became an outcast, shunned by all. One day in a fury of rage and pain, he attacked old Kan-He-Kan, a local wise man. The demon-possessed man killed the venerable sage on the shores of abeautiful lake
PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole BRER RABBIT ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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. SchlosserJOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
THE HOOK: FROM SCARY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Hook. Excerpted from Spooky Campfire Tales. retold by S.E. Schlosser. The reports had been on the radio all day, though she hadn't paid much attention to them. Some crazy man had escaped from the state asylum. They were calling him the Hook Man sinceAMERICAN FOLKLORE
Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. CANADIAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Ogopogo, the Lake Monster. His mind was full of dark thoughts and the demons spoke to him. His wild eyes and words frightened his people, and he became an outcast, shunned by all. One day in a fury of rage and pain, he attacked old Kan-He-Kan, a local wise man. The demon-possessed man killed the venerable sage on the shores of abeautiful lake
PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole BRER RABBIT ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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. SchlosserJOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
THE HOOK: FROM SCARY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Hook. Excerpted from Spooky Campfire Tales. retold by S.E. Schlosser. The reports had been on the radio all day, though she hadn't paid much attention to them. Some crazy man had escaped from the state asylum. They were calling him the Hook Man since CANADIAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Ogopogo, the Lake Monster. His mind was full of dark thoughts and the demons spoke to him. His wild eyes and words frightened his people, and he became an outcast, shunned by all. One day in a fury of rage and pain, he attacked old Kan-He-Kan, a local wise man. The demon-possessed man killed the venerable sage on the shores of abeautiful lake
UNITED STATES FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Alabama Folklore, Folk Tales, Folktales A-Z, Tall Tales, United States Folklore. Once long ago, Sam, a young slave from Alabama, was sent to the market in Georgia with his master’s cattle. After delivering the cattle to market, Sam was given some free time as a reward for good service. Sam decided to FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Prison Break. Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween, Horror Stories. Callahan was huddled in a cavern near the Pacific Ocean when the Feds closed in. There were still shreds of human flesh under his fingernails when the serial killer surrendered to the inevitable capture. They could put him behind bars, he vowed asthey
TALL TALES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET In the wee hours of Friday morning, October 7, 1859, when all the good residents of Charlottetown should still be sleeping in their beds, a deep bell tone was heard from the bell tower in St. James Church. The somber sound rang out over the rooftops, waking many with the unexpectedness of its doom-laden ring. ONTARIO FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET There is a tunnel under the old railroad tracks just to the west of the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls. It is known locally as theScreaming Tunnel.
LATIN AMERICAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Joaquin Murietta and wife Rosita lived with his older brother Carlos in California. The three Mexican immigrants were living on a small, successful farm and the men were also working a claim near Hangtown. However, the other miners living nearby tried to run them off, telling them that it was illegal for Mexicans to pan for gold or hold a claim.RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
THE HOOK: FROM SCARY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Hook. Excerpted from Spooky Campfire Tales. retold by S.E. Schlosser. The reports had been on the radio all day, though she hadn't paid much attention to them. Some crazy man had escaped from the state asylum. They were calling him the Hook Man since he had lost his right arm and had it replaced with a hook.AMERICAN FOLKLORE
Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains.RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole BRER RABBIT ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
JOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
NEW JERSEY GHOST STORIES ARCHIVES Editor of WorldFolklore.net and AmericanFolklore.net, S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of “let’s pretend” quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted outwith friends.
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Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains.RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole BRER RABBIT ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
JOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
NEW JERSEY GHOST STORIES ARCHIVES Editor of WorldFolklore.net and AmericanFolklore.net, S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of “let’s pretend” quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted outwith friends.
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Hey there folks! 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 CANADIAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Ogopogo, the Lake Monster. His mind was full of dark thoughts and the demons spoke to him. His wild eyes and words frightened his people, and he became an outcast, shunned by all. One day in a fury of rage and pain, he attacked old Kan-He-Kan, a local wise man. The demon-possessed man killed the venerable sage on the shores of abeautiful lake
FAMILY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Golden One. He was a bright, sunny child from birth, with blond curls and a sweet smile and fabulous, shining blue eyes. Everyone who met him loved him. The whole church and farming community watch with joy as he took his first steps, said his first words, became a mischievous toddler and then a bright and lovable schoolboy. FOLKTALES A-Z ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 NEW YORK FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Aunty Greenleaf was a scrawny old woman with a wild thatch of gray hair and a crooked nose. She lived in a hut surrounded by pines just outside Brookhaven, and she sold herbal remedies to the folks in town. Mostly, people avoided her, except when someone got sick because it GHOST STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Oh, you hear the stories about how dangerous Ouija boards are, but hey—it’s just a game. Mary waited until midnight to begin our little game, and the four of us—Sarah, Jessie, me, and, Mary, started by asking all kinds of silly questions. SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. MEXICAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Joaquin Murietta and wife Rosita lived with his older brother Carlos in California. The three Mexican immigrants were living on a small, successful farm and the men were also working a claim near Hangtown. However, the other miners living nearby tried to run them off, telling them that it was illegal for Mexicans to pan for gold or hold a claim. MONTANA AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Montana Travelogue: Day 15 My last day in Montana. I will be sorry to leave this lovely state. We headed out in the morning for Gem Mountain, which is about 20AMERICAN FOLKLORE
Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains.RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole BRER RABBIT ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
JOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
NEW JERSEY GHOST STORIES ARCHIVES Editor of WorldFolklore.net and AmericanFolklore.net, S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of “let’s pretend” quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted outwith friends.
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Hey there folks! 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 FAMOUS AMERICAN FOLKTALES & STORIES FROM A TO Z A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told. NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. ALASKA FOLKLORE ARCHIVES A young warrior came to the coast with his wife and mother one summer and settled in the place where Sitka now stands. It was a summer of hardship for the family because the fish stayed away from the coast and the game had moved far away over the mountains.RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole BRER RABBIT ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
JOHNNY APPLESEED
Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and a wanderer who was welcomed wherever he went in the Ohio territory. Everyone loved him, in spite of his unkempt appearance. He always carried a sack full of apple seeds to plant, and walked barefoot all year round. He knew the frontier woods better than anyone. Even the Indians respected Johnny Appleseed forhis courage.
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Hey there folks! 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 CANADIAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Ogopogo, the Lake Monster. His mind was full of dark thoughts and the demons spoke to him. His wild eyes and words frightened his people, and he became an outcast, shunned by all. One day in a fury of rage and pain, he attacked old Kan-He-Kan, a local wise man. The demon-possessed man killed the venerable sage on the shores of abeautiful lake
FAMILY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET The Golden One. He was a bright, sunny child from birth, with blond curls and a sweet smile and fabulous, shining blue eyes. Everyone who met him loved him. The whole church and farming community watch with joy as he took his first steps, said his first words, became a mischievous toddler and then a bright and lovable schoolboy. FOLKTALES A-Z ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 NEW YORK FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Aunty Greenleaf was a scrawny old woman with a wild thatch of gray hair and a crooked nose. She lived in a hut surrounded by pines just outside Brookhaven, and she sold herbal remedies to the folks in town. Mostly, people avoided her, except when someone got sick because it GHOST STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Oh, you hear the stories about how dangerous Ouija boards are, but hey—it’s just a game. Mary waited until midnight to begin our little game, and the four of us—Sarah, Jessie, me, and, Mary, started by asking all kinds of silly questions. SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. MEXICAN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Joaquin Murietta and wife Rosita lived with his older brother Carlos in California. The three Mexican immigrants were living on a small, successful farm and the men were also working a claim near Hangtown. However, the other miners living nearby tried to run them off, telling them that it was illegal for Mexicans to pan for gold or hold a claim. MONTANA AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Montana Travelogue: Day 15 My last day in Montana. I will be sorry to leave this lovely state. We headed out in the morning for Gem Mountain, which is about 20 NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Prison Break. Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween, Horror Stories. Callahan was huddled in a cavern near the Pacific Ocean when the Feds closed in. There were still shreds of human flesh under his fingernails when the serial killer surrendered to the inevitable capture. They could put him behind bars, he vowed asthey
RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. ONTARIO FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET There is a tunnel under the old railroad tracks just to the west of the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls. It is known locally as theScreaming Tunnel.
JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NETJEWISH FOLKLORE CREATURESCARIBBEAN FOLKLORE STORIESCELTIC FOLKLORE STORIESFOLKLORE STORIES LISTJAMAICAN FOLKLORE STORIESSCARY FOLKLORE STORIES A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. CHRISTMAS STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Eavesdropper. There is an old tale which claims that at midnight, on Christmas Eve, the cattle will kneel in the barn and speak with one another. Once an old Maryland man decided to test the tale by hiding in the barn at midnight to listen. So he climbed a rope to the window in the hayloft. He lay down on the rough gray boards, covered himself BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT Pandemonium broke out all over the church, but the noise was pierced by a shout from the pulpit. “MILDRED!” roared her evangelist-husband, “Get that pig out of here!”. “Yes dear,” Mildred said hurriedly, her face turning bright red with embarrassment. She tried to shove Sal’s head out of her lap, but the pig refused to be parted SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKLORE ARCHIVES Cherokee Rose. Folktales A-Z, Myths, Native American Folklore, Oklahoma folklore. We lost everything after the treaty was signed. The white men wanted the Indian’s removed, and so we were Removed. We lost our homes, our sacred lands, our way of life. We were thrust out by greed, and our hearts broke on the long, long journey west. FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. HORROR STORIES ARCHIVES Prison Break. Campfire Stories, Folktales A-Z, Ghost Stories, Halloween, Horror Stories. Callahan was huddled in a cavern near the Pacific Ocean when the Feds closed in. There were still shreds of human flesh under his fingernails when the serial killer surrendered to the inevitable capture. They could put him behind bars, he vowed asthey
RAINBOW CROW
It was so cold. Snow fell constantly, and ice formed over all the waters. The animals had never seen snow before. At first, it was a novelty, something to play in. But the cold increased tenfold, and they began to worry. The little animals were being buried in the snow drifts and the larger animals could hardly walk because the snow was so deep. Soon, all would perish if something were not done. ONTARIO FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET There is a tunnel under the old railroad tracks just to the west of the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls. It is known locally as theScreaming Tunnel.
JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NETJEWISH FOLKLORE CREATURESCARIBBEAN FOLKLORE STORIESCELTIC FOLKLORE STORIESFOLKLORE STORIES LISTJAMAICAN FOLKLORE STORIESSCARY FOLKLORE STORIES A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. CHRISTMAS STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Eavesdropper. There is an old tale which claims that at midnight, on Christmas Eve, the cattle will kneel in the barn and speak with one another. Once an old Maryland man decided to test the tale by hiding in the barn at midnight to listen. So he climbed a rope to the window in the hayloft. He lay down on the rough gray boards, covered himself BIGFOOT WALLACE AND THE HICKORY NUTS Bigfoot Wallace was as crazy an individual as they come. He could spin a yarn better than anyone, and while he was a dangerous foe to his enemies, he was also a jovial giant, who was always on the lookout for a good laugh. What with hunting and fishing and fighting Comanches and avoiding rattlesnakes, Wallace had the time of his life in Texas. Said he wouldn’t swap Texas for the whole THE PIG THAT WENT TO CHURCH: FROM FAMILY STORIES AT Pandemonium broke out all over the church, but the noise was pierced by a shout from the pulpit. “MILDRED!” roared her evangelist-husband, “Get that pig out of here!”. “Yes dear,” Mildred said hurriedly, her face turning bright red with embarrassment. She tried to shove Sal’s head out of her lap, but the pig refused to be parted SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
FUNNY STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow. Now Brer Rabbit was skipping down the road one day heading for his home in the briar patch when he spotted Sis Cow grazing in the field. It was a mighty hot day and Brer Rabbit was thirsty. Some milk would be real fine on such a warm afternoon, but Sis Cow always refused to let Brer Rabbit milk her when he asked. PIRATE STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. FOLKTALES A-Z ARCHIVES Hey there folks! 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 JEWISH FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street. CHRISTMAS STORIES AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Eavesdropper. There is an old tale which claims that at midnight, on Christmas Eve, the cattle will kneel in the barn and speak with one another. Once an old Maryland man decided to test the tale by hiding in the barn at midnight to listen. So he climbed a rope to the window in the hayloft. He lay down on the rough gray boards, covered himself SASQUATCH AND THE BEAR: FROM TALL TALES AT Well, moments later that old Sasquatch comes back down out of the hills, with a big old tree he’s pulled out by the roots and starts beating on the bear. Well, Holy Cow, that put them into it. It was a terrible thing. They went at it tooth and nail. There was blood andfur flying.
JOKES, RIDDLES & TONGUE TWISTERS AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Tall Ted Thompson parked his traveling turtle tank on Tenth Street in front of Tonawanda Town Hall. Tall Ted's traveling Turtle Aquarium was a big attraction in Tonawanda. Timmie Torlish and his twin sister Trish ran to push their noses against the tanks windows to take a look at the turtles as Tall Ted walked up Tenth Street to talk to themayor.
NEVADA FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET About the Author: S.E. Schlosser. S.E. Schlosser is the author of the Spooky Series by Globe Pequot Press, as well as the Ghost Stories deck by Random House. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. YELLOW RIBBON: FROM WISCONSIN FOLKLORE AT AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET Johnny and Jane raised a family of four, with the usual ups and downs, laughter and tears. When their golden anniversary rolled around, Johnny once again asked Jane about the yellow ribbon around her neck. It was the first time he’d brought it up since the week after their wedding. Whenever their children asked him about it, he’d always BUNKO KELLY AND THE FUNERAL PARLOR: FROM OREGON FOLKLORE Intrigued, Bunko Kelly went down the steps to investigate. He found 22 men scattered around the cellar, slumped around a huge keg in the middle of the floor. They had obviously been drinking from it, and were now suffering from a massive hangover of some sort. A sniff of the keg told Kelly the men - who apparently thought they'd broken intothe
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United States Folklore At the peak of this mountain lived the Catskill witch who managed the weather for the whole of the Hudson Valley.ORIGIN OF THE WIND
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United States Folklore A pillar of snowy salt once stood on the Nebraska plain, about forty miles above the point where the Saline flows into the Platte, and people used to call it the Salt Witch.THE LITTLE RED HEN
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Callahan was huddled in a cavern near the Pacific Ocean when the Feds closed in. There were still shreds of human flesh under his fingernails when the serial killer surrendered to the inevitable capture. They could put him behind bars, he vowed as they dragged him down the narrow path toward the waiting cars, but he would escape. And then they’d be sorry THE BLOODY MARY RITUALBlood Mary
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We were having a sleepover at my house that Saturday night. Me and my four best friends; Alex, Bianca, Sabrina, and Lacey. We made cookies and watched movies and did our hair and makeup. By midnight, we’d run out of planned activities. It was time to improvise. “Let’s try that Bloody Mary thing,” Lacey suggested.FROGS OF WINDHAM
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Lawyer Elderkin stood on the porch looking up at the night sky. Clouds were rolling in, obscuring the stars, but for a few moments the moon still shone on the sleepy town of Windham. Elderkin fervently hoped that the clouds meant rain. There was a severe drought in the county, and if it didn’t rain soon, the farmers would be in trouble…YANCEY’S GHOST
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Yellowstone Ghost Stories Today the water drums of the Lower Falls in Yellowstone beat strongly, just as they did back in 1870 when the story which became a legend first took place. In those days, a group of five militia men and their Crow guide who decided to explore the little known Canyon of the Yellowstone. The explorers penetrate deep into the canyon region, keeping an eye out for signs of gold while they explored…DROWNED MAN
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Yellowstone Ghost Stories My supervisor radioed me just after sunrise on a warm summer morning in 1929 to report another incident aboard the shipwrecked E.C. Waters out on Stevenson Island. “A bunch of drunks were boozing and brawling on the boat last night,” he said in a grumpy tone that clearly indicated his lack ofmorning coffee.
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Mama told me I should never to walk along the marsh shortcut that led from our plantation to the town of Brunswick. She said it was dangerous and I’d get myself killed if I didn’t listen to her. That didn’t make any sense. The march shortcut was a wide, sandy path that my buddies used all the time when they went to the store in town. None of them ever got hurt. And at the age of thirteen, I was perfectly capable of taking care of myself. WHAT ARE SOME HALLOWEEN SUPERSTITIONS?Folklore Q&A
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Halloween is a time when common superstitions, folklore, myths and omens seem to carry more weight, due to a thinning of the wall between the physical and supernatural worlds. A superstition is a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith inmagic or luck.
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