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Probably the first thing one would notice is that while Bill was a regular-sized person, Paul was a giant.
Of course, neither person was real; they were characters in tall tales, Paul for the timber industry, Bill for the cowboys. There were other characters for other trades and localities: Febold Feboldson for farmers, Joe Magerac for steelworkers, A.B. Stormalong for sailors, Mose the Bowery Bhoy for firemen...
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What Paul Bunyan and pecos bill have in common?
They were unusual babies
What movies or stories would be considered a tall tale?
The stories of Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, and John Henry.
What are the similarities and differences in the story pecos bill and paul bunyan?
Both Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan are American folklore characters known for their larger-than-life adventures and feats. However, Pecos Bill is said to be a cowboy from Texas with a wild West theme, while Paul Bunyan is a lumberjack with stories set in the northern woods, particularly the Midwest and Northeast. Both characters embody the pioneering spirit of the American frontier and have exaggerated stories that celebrate their strength and skills.
What is a word used for an American hero folktale full of exaggerations?
It is a tall tale like Pecos Bill or Paul Bunyan.
What are 6 folk tales that are popular in the US?
# Paul Bunyan # Casey Jones # Brer Rabbit # Davy Crockett # Pecos Bill # John Henry
What characters are in folktales?
Some characters in American folktales include Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, Br'er Rabbit, John Henry, and Captain Storm Along.
What are folktale characters?
Some characters in American folktales include Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, Br'er Rabbit, John Henry, and Captain Storm Along.
Example of tall tale?
Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyon, Johnny Appleseed, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett
Do you think Modern America could produce its own mythology?
It did... we call them "folk tales". Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill and John Henry are all myths in their own ways.
What did paul bunyan and Hercules have in common?
they both were hard workers
Examples of a tall tale?
Paul Bunyun, Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill,
Who is the most famous lumberjack?
Paul Bunyan
