Urban Legend
An urban legend is among modern folklore stories believed to be true. It, in fact, says nothing about being true, only that its in circulation, it carries meaning and, so, is passed along.
People so often say they heard it from a 'friend of a friend', that has become a feature when telling this kind of story.
The urban myth is used, believed narratives that construct and reinforce a worldview among the circle. They provide us with coherent, convincing explanations of complex events.
Myths are commonly known to be fictitious. Brunvand feels an urban legend is less stigmatized.
Legend has it a contemporary legend highlights tales with recent, modern origin.
The British magazine Fourtean Times features Urban Legend updates, including the story of the vanishing hitchhiker.
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