Folklore of the City

The Hidden Mysteries, Folklore, and Magic of Our Urban Spaces
Explore the overlooked folklore of the modern city — from rooftops and alleyways to raccoons and rivers — in this accessible and enchanting guide to urban myths, magic, and mystery from author and storyteller Dawn Nelson.
Folklore isn’t just found in forests — it thrives in cities too.Folklore of the City reveals the strange, surprising, and often overlooked stories woven through the urban landscapes billions of us call home. From the lore of doorways and rooftops to the mysteries of underground tunnels and the animals who share our cities, this book invites readers to see their surroundings anew.Tapping into traditions that have quietly evolved over thousands of years, Dawn Nelson opens the hidden folkloric archive of our cities, turning buildings, backstreets, and even birds into sources of wonder. Structured in accessible, short sections and styled like a field guide, Folklore of the City is a fresh, contemporary look at an age-old tradition.Explores city-specific myths, legends, and superstitions from homes to public landmarksCovers urban wildlife and their associated folklore — both day-dwellers and nocturnal creaturesIncludes the often-ignored underground realms of sewers, rivers, and tunnelsFeatures folkloric "liminal spaces" like crossroads and churchyards where strange energies gatherPerfect for readers curious about the hidden meaning behind everyday city lifeRediscover the magic humming beneath the concrete — open the pages and let the streets start speaking.

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