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DEVIL’S HORSE

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
25 July 2017

Paul Bunyan

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 a baby Paul grew so fast that his
13 March 2019

John Henry

John Henry In American folklore, a black hero, born in Black River Country “where the sun

Captain Kidd

Captain Kidd (1645–1701) In British and American history and folklore, popular name of William Kidd, privateer.

Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam In American folklore, personification of the United States, portrayed as a tall, lean Yankee with long white hair, chin whiskers, striped pants, swallow-tail coat, and star-spangled plug hat. Originally a
11 December 2017

Howe’s Masquerade

Howe’s Masquerade: A Tale of Folklore and Defiance In the annals of U.S. history and Revolutionary folklore, the story of Howe’s Masquerade stands as a vivid symbol of defiance and mockery amidst
30 November 2017

Tommyknockers

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
13 November 2017

Stacker Lee

Stacker Lee (also Stagolee, Stackerlee, Stackalee) is in American folklore, a black man who entered into a Devil ’s pact and brought about his own undoing. By selling his soul, Stacker Lee
13 November 2017

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