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title: Urban Myths
description: Articles and information about urban legends and popular traditions
  of modern cities.
author:
  name: Graciela Paula Caldeiro
  url: http://graciela-caldeiro.idoneos.com
canonical: https://mitosyleyendas.idoneos.com/en/mitos_urbanos/
source: en/mitos_urbanos/index.md
---

<div data-legacy-preserved> <p>&#10;</p><div class="itemImage" style="float:right">&#10;  <near-ilustration title="Elvis Presley -  - : click here"></near-ilustration>&#10;</div>It is common to assume that <strong>myths</strong> and <strong>legends</strong> were produced in archaic societies, or perhaps in ones distant in space and time. Nevertheless, the modern and civilized cities of today are also capable of generating stories that circulate with the aura of popular legends, creating <strong>heroes</strong> and frequently touching on recurring mythological themes such as life after death, the very denial of death, supernatural powers, and heroism.<p></p>&#10;<p></p>&#10;&#10;&#10;<h2 id="links">Links</h2>&#10;<p><a href="/en/351254/">What are urban myths?</a></p>&#10;<p><a href="https://publicidad.idoneos.com/339293">Subliminal Advertising</a></p></div>