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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — When someone thinks of folklore, it’s common to assume the genre only includes relics of the past—stories passed down through generations or customs that have existed for centuries. However, folklore may be more modern than one might think.
Lynne McNeill, an associate professor of folklore at Utah State University, discussed the connection between digital media and folklore by highlighting a significant pop culture figure: Slender Man…