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urban legend
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form of modern folklore
An urban legend is a type of modern folklore—a story that people tell each other and believe to be true, even though it typically cannot be verified. These legends matter because they reveal what people in a particular time and place find believable and worth sharing, offering insight into community values and concerns.
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Encyclopedic overview
Colchester Overpass, the site of the 1970s urban legend of the "Bunny Man", said to be a man or ghost in a rabbit costume who attacked people in the area
An urban legend (sometimes modern legend, urban myth, or simply legend) is a form of folklore consisting of unusual, humorous, or frightening stories that circulate as true accounts but are typically unverified or apocryphal. These narratives are often shared through word of mouth, social media, or news-like sources and typically involve shocking, mysterious, or cautionary themes.
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