American folklore

There's so much more to American folklore than what gets represented in popular culture, and these books are here to prove it.

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Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack in American folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors, and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox. The character originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers and was later popularized by freelance writer William B. Laughead (1882–1958) in a 1916 promotional pamphlet for the Red River Lumber Company.

To convey the lives of the people buried beneath them, and the expectations for what comes after death, symbolism has long been part of tombstones. Below is...

300 beautiful illustrations and photos, Native American culture, mythology and folklore, teepees, Chiefs, woven basket and blanket patterns. Derived from vintage postcards and book illustrations

There are fairies in Europe, but there are also fairies in America, according to Native American legend and encounters. Learn more here.

1. In Japanese folklore, there is a 'futon (sleeping mat) spirit' named Boroboroton. If it feels neglected, the futon will rise up and roam the house at night, looking for people to strangle.