Recognized Folklore Landmarks: Official Markers of America's Mythic Heritage
Exploring roadside plaques and statues that turn U.S. legends into officially recognized destinations
Top Cultural Stories on GatherTales
Cultural stories celebrate the unique traditions, customs, and beliefs of different communities around the world. They offer insights into diverse ways of life, fostering appreciation and understanding of various cultures.
Contradictory Origins of Char-Man Owhay
How the American legend of Char-Man Owhay morphed from fearsome specter to watchful protector through time
Mobile’s Wolf-Woman: A Haunting Gulf Coast Legend
Unearthing the chilling tale of a wolf-like creature roving the marshes and moss-draped trees of Mobile Bay
The Secret Well of Calabar
A Nigerian legend of healing waters hidden in Calabar’s enchanted forest
The Lantern Maker of Ramallah
A tale of light, longing, and the resilient spirit of Palestine’s olive groves
The Cursed Ship of the Cape
A haunting South African legend of a ghostly vessel condemned to sail the stormy waters of the Cape of Good Hope for eternity.
The Two Doves of Nablus
A timeless Palestinian folktale of two doves returning each spring to a sacred olive tree, symbolizing enduring devotion amidst war and hope.
The Legend of Ti-Bolom and the Wind
A Dominican legend of Ti-Bolom, the forest spirit who rides the wind through the rainforest, tricking villagers and guiding lost children home
The Cursed Gold of Elmina
A haunting Ghanaian legend of colonial treasure and cursed fate beneath the castle walls
Serpents in the Tennessee and Alabama Rivers
An eerie dive into the legends of colossal river creatures tied to tragic Southern events
The Haunting of the Sufford House
An immersive tale of ghostly encounters and unsettling mystery in a storied Pensacola mansion
The Phantom Canoe of Cabrits Bay
A Dominican legend of a ghostly canoe gliding silently under the moonlit waves, carrying ancestral protectors
The Rainmaker of Benguela
An Angolan folktale of a revered rainmaker who summons storms with song and dance to protect the land from drought.
The Lighthouse Lady of Albany
A haunting tale of love and loss echoing through Hudson River mists by Albany Lighthouse
The Lost City of Warao Legends
Unveiling a hidden metropolis guarded by ancestral spirits deep within Venezuela’s Orinoco Delta
The Two Sisters and the Giant Hyena
Two Courageous Sisters Outsmart a Fearsome Hyena in an Ethiopian Highlands Folktale
The White Lady of Rio Frio
A haunting tale of Maria’s restless spirit wandering the valley since her tragic murder in the early 1900s
The Midnight Masquerade of Dennery
A haunting Saint Lucian folktale of ghostly masqueraders dancing through Dennery’s streets until dawn
The Haunted Train of El Encanto
A chilling Colombian legend of a spectral locomotive carrying souls through the jungle night
The Fisherman and the Mulombe River Goddess
An age-old Angolan legend of a humble fisherman who earns the favor—and endures the wrath—of the Mulombe River’s guardian spirit.
The Achiwawa Bird’s Warning
An immersive journey into the Andean highlands where an elusive bird’s mournful call guides villagers away from hidden dangers.
The Glacier King’s Daughter
A Radiant Maiden from Ice and Light Descends to Guide and Protect
The Spirit of the Mara River: A Kenyan Legend of Balance
A vivid myth of the river spirit who guides migration, life, and harmony along Kenya’s Mara.
The Talking Hippos of Mopti
A Malian folktale of wise hippos who speak under moonlight, offering riddles and warnings to fishermen