This archetype was described as Carl Jung as a person with great judgment and wisdom. The wise old man is sometimes referred to as the Sage. This archetype is characterized by being old, bearded, father-figure type who uses his great personal knowledge of the world and offer guidance through stories and may impress upon his [...]
Can’t resist a good urban legend? Apparently, you are not alone. Urban legends have been around for a very long time as the first recorded story dated back far in 1968 but the term itself was introduced by Jan Harold Brunvand of the University of Utah when he authored a series of books in 1981. Since then, all stories with questionable authenticity and authorship are considered as an urban legend.
Urban legend goes by the name of urban myth and urban tale as well but contrary to what the name implies, they don’t exist in urban settings exclusively. They also “occur” in homes of famous celebrities and city dwellers. It can also appear on brand names and manufacturing facilities. The word urban is only used to differentiate a traditional folklore from an urban legend.
