Mothman, the Silver Bridge Collapse, and the Folklorization and Commemoration of Actual Events
By examining the songs, media, and material culture associated with the legendary monster Mothman, this paper shows how folklore can become commodified and what issues may arise as a result. By using Paredes’ theory of “folklorization” and McDowell’s concept of “commemoration,” legend scholars can...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Scientific Exploration |
| Online Access: | https://www.journalofscientificexploration.org/index.php/jse/article/view/2599 |