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Whats the point of studying urban legends?

April 26, 2017legends point urban

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Whats the point of studying urban legends?

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The same point as studying any folklore, whether ancient or modern: To reveal the motivations, hopes, dreams, fears, etc. of the people among whom these traditions circulate. The history of particular themes and plots in urban legends is itself a fascinating study, but behind it all is the wish to learn more about the human sources and carriers of the lore.