Supernatural Myths and Legends of America: Book One

By: Hardy, Leo

La Llorona is a mythical, legendary story with Hispanic origins. In English, it translates loosely to the wailing woman. La Llorona is a mythical, legendary story with Hispanic origins. In English, it translates loosely to the wailing woman. You may have seen the movie, here you will learn the truth behind the legend. The Wendigo legend has its roots in Algonquian Native American folklore. All versions of the legend refer to the creature as a cannibal. The legend of Skinwalker originates from the Navajo culture, a Native American tribe. The people in Navajo refer to skinwalkers as "yee naaldooshii" to mean, "one who walks on all four."With All Hallows Eve right around the corner, could there be a better time to talk about the Bell Witch? After all, it is one of the longest-standing, shiver-inducing, American legends. The unique twist is that while there is little concrete evidence of the happenings, as is the case with most folklore, this story features real, once living, people, the Bell Family.El Coco, also known as Cucuy or Cuca, is a mythical monster that manifests in various shapes and forms. This creature, which is the equivalent of the bogeyman in Western culture, is a household name in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
Also we will take a unique look at the legend of the Leeds or Jersey Devil.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1702606627
• ISBN13: 9781702606622
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"