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A case study of one urban legend – the Unlucky Mummy
How to create an urban myth or urban legend? I suppose you need not more than three-four components. First an interesting artifact with an obscure provenience which would move people’s imagination. The popular interest in such artifacts never vary. Then … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th century, 20th century, the unlucky mummy, titanic, urban legend
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