American Folklore Oh, the Internet, where word of mouth is as good as gold and hoaxes spread like wildfire. What better medium to preserve an oral tradition like folklore? This simple, no-frills site catalogs tales from all 50 states. Learn how the Devil tricked God into giving him Florida's east coast or read about the birth of that other infamous troublemaker, the Jersey Devil. If you prefer, thumb through by subject to discover why dogs chase cats (a "tail" of marital discord from Virginia). Or read an Eskimo folktale about the first tears shed by a human. Any way you look at it, you're bound to enjoy these tales, both tall and short. (in Cultures and Groups)
