<u>Legends are traditional folklore stories, usually concerning some kind of mythological narrative that has taken place during the history of a certain group or community. </u>They can concern the real events and people, but quite often also include stories of miracles, supernatural events, and magical beings. They are usually well known and shared between the member of a community or nation. <u>However, they are taken to be uncertain and not widely believed to be about real events (even when they include real historical figures).</u>
<u>Urban legends are contemporary tales that are believed and taken to be narratives of real events</u>. They usually include tragic or horror elements and are told as if they are something that happened to someone in our circle of acquaintances. <u>They can also have some moral messages or ways to reflect the current anxieties of society and people.</u> Urban legends are usually transferred orally, from person to person, but in the modern world, they are frequently shared online, via e/-mail and social media.
