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Legend Truths

Sophia Curie

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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Summary

"Legend Truths" explores the fascinating intersection between documented events and the urban legends they inspire, revealing how real incidents transform into the cautionary tales that captivate our collective imagination.Through meticulous research combining police reports, archival documents, and expert interviews, the book uncovers the factual foundations behind popular legends like the "kidney theft ring" stories and "haunted highway" narratives, demonstrating how actual crimes and accidents evolve into modern folklore.The book's three-part structure systematically traces the evolution of urban legends, beginning with an examination of how mass media and digital networks accelerate the transformation of news into myth. Through detailed case studies, readers discover how documented incidents, such as real elevator accidents, spawn elaborate cautionary tales that reflect deeper societal fears. The analysis draws from multiple disciplines, including criminology, social psychology, and digital anthropology, to explain why people continue believing and sharing these stories despite contradicting evidence.What sets this work apart is its commitment to verifiable cases and its practical application of folklore studies to contemporary issues. Rather than simply debunking myths, it demonstrates how urban legends serve as mirrors of cultural anxiety and social change. The book's interdisciplinary approach makes it valuable for both academic researchers and general readers interested in understanding how today's digital landscape influences the spread of modern myths and shapes our collective understanding of truth and fiction.
Available since: 01/31/2025.
Print length: 120 pages.

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