The Devil’s Horse: A Symbol of Superstition in Ozark Folklore In the rich tapestry of Ozark folklore, the term “Devil’s horse” is a colloquial reference to the praying mantis, a fascinating insect
Tommyknockers are Cornish miners immigrated to the United States in the nineteenth century, initially working en masse in Pennsylvania’s coal mines and then, following the Gold Rush, moving farther west. Skilled, experienced miners, they were much sought after by mine
Pecos Bill In American folklore, a tough Western hero who was the subject of many adventures. Edward O’Reilly created the figure of Pecos Bill for the Century magazine in 1923. After the
Paul Bunyan In American folklore, giant lumberjack of the Great Lakes and the Pacific Northwest. Various places claim Paul Bunyan as their own: Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and the Canadian woods. As
Oakley, Annie (1860–1926) In American history and folklore, stage name of Phoebe Anna Oakley Mozee, a markswoman and member of Buffalo Bill’s Original Wild West Show. While the Wild West show was
Old John In American folklore, a tramp printer who could make type fall into place instantaneously with one sweep of his left hand. At his death, Old John was believed to have
Two-Toe Tom In American folklore, a 14foot alligator, in Alabama marsh country near Montgomery, who ate people and animals. When his pond was dynamited by Pap Haines, the monster escaped by an
Tom Quick is in American folklore, the “Indian Slayer” or “The Avenger of the Delaware.” According to one legend, Tom avenged himself on various Indians for the murder of his father by
Johnny Appleseed (1774–1847) : In American history and folklore, popular name of John Chapman, Massachusetts-born orchardist, who planted fruit trees in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Johnny Appleseed was a hermit and
John Henry In American folklore, a black hero, born in Black River Country “where the sun don’t never shine.” When John Henry was born, he weighed 44 pounds. His mother said he
Joe Magarac: The Superhuman Steelworker of American Folklore Joe Magarac, a towering figure in American literary folklore, embodies the grit, determination, and spirit of the steelworkers who powered the Pittsburgh steel mills
Joe Baldwin – In American folklore, a train conductor who was decapitated when his train was rammed by another train. The story dates back to 1867. In that year Joe Baldwin was
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