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 Descriptive Stories on GatherTales
A descriptive writing style uses sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind. It appeals to the five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch – to immerse the reader in the story's setting and atmosphere. This style is common in fiction, poetry, and travel writing.
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 Lion and the Mouse: A Tale of Unexpected Help
A timeless ancient Greek fable illustrating how even the smallest creatures can make powerful differences
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 Lost Spanish Treasure of Crystal Beach
A legendary fortune hidden by Spanish adventurers on a remote American shore holds the key to a centuries-old mystery
Lithium Clouds?
A purple glow dances on Austin’s horizon, stirring wonder and whispering secrets in the twilight sky
Sally Carter’s Spirit
A Haunting Legend from a Historic Huntsville Cemetery
The Desert Dragonfly Legend
A shimmering dragonfly spirit guiding nomads through fierce Saudi sandstorms
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
UFO Sightings in Albany Pine Bush: Unraveling the Unknown
A riveting exploration of strange lights, eyewitness accounts, and the cultural impact of UFO phenomena in New York’s Pine Bush preserve.
The Golden Goblin and the Scholar
A humble scholar’s journey in ancient China reveals that wisdom outweighs riches
Char-Man Owhay: The Fire-Scarred Ghost of the Marshlands
In the Char-Man Marshlands, legends clash over a fire-scarred man whose wandering ghost embodies vengeance and hope.
The Haunting of the Sufford House
An immersive tale of ghostly encounters and unsettling mystery in a storied Pensacola mansion
The Kidnapped Kidneys Case
A chilling urban legend about a college student who awakens to find his kidneys missing after heavy drinking
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 Saint Joseph Sound Sea Serpent
A mysterious, long creature is said to glide through the coastal waters of Saint Joseph Sound, stirring legends and raising questions about the depths below.
The Lighthouse Lady of Albany
A haunting tale of love and loss echoing through Hudson River mists by Albany Lighthouse
Janis Joplin in the Pink Palace
Exploring the untold story of Janis Joplin's transformative days at Austin's legendary Pink Palace mansion.