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American Folklore: Kansas Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Kansas.
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American Folklore: Louisiana Folklore
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American Folklore: Maine Folklore
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American Folklore: Maryland Folklore
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American Folklore: Massachusetts Folklore
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American Folklore: Michigan Folklore
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American Folklore: Wisconsin Folklore
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American Folklore: West Virginia Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of West Virginia.
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American Folklore: Washington Folklore
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American Folklore: Virginia Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Virginia.
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American Folklore: Utah Folklore
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American Folklore: Texas Folklore
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American Folklore: Tennessee Folklore
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American Folklore: Pennsylvania Folklore
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American Folklore: Canadian Folklore
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American Folklore: Connecticut Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Connecticut.
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American Folklore: Hawaii Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Hawaii.
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American Folklore: Wyoming Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Wyoming.
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American Folklore: Vermont Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Vermont.
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American Folklore: Rhode Island Folklore
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American Folklore: Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado
This site has the story of Pecos Bill. It explains how he rides a tornado like a bucking bronco and when he fell off the ground sank below sea level and created the Death Valley.
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Mad River Theater Works: The Ballad of John Henry [Pdf]
Scroll down this study guide to find the lyrics to the Ballad of John Henry, which was collected from individuals in the West Virginia mountains in the 1920's. Discusses the different versions of the song and the history behind it.
Wisconsin Historical Society
[Archived Content]wisconsin Historical Society: Paul Bunyan
Many legends live on in Wisconsin (and elsewhere) about Paul Bunyan, a giant of a lumberjack and a folk hero. This article describes how the legends have survived and grown.
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American Folklore: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man
At this site read about John Henry, the steel-drivin' man who uses two hand-held hammers to dig a tunnel faster than a steam drill!