The Ænigma Project
07/02 Urban Legends
by Springwolf
The Ænigma
Project is a discussion group focused on the realm of the
supernatural, paranormal and mysterious events that sometimes
take place in our lives. Through multiple view points and experiences,
we seek to enlighten our listeners and elucidate that which has
become hidden beneath the many layers of misunderstanding and
fear. Join creator Paul Cagle with co-hosts Sushi and Springwolf
for a weekly discussion, every Monday night at 9pm eastern on
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This is not a transcript of the show; it's merely a supporting
article to share some of the information we may not have had
time to cover, and links that you might find interesting.
On Monday night July 02, 2012, Paul Cagle, Sushi and Springwolf
sat at their round table for The Ænigma Project and held
a discussion about:
Urban Legends
Did you hear about the group of scientists known as the “Second
Coming Project” who are trying to clone Jesus from the DNA
of holy relics? Or what about the ghosts of little children killed
by on a train track haunt the area and push stalled cars off
the tracks least the occupants experience their same fate. Legend
says cars pushed by the ghost children have tiny hand prints
on the back of the cars. Are they true? Or are they modern mythology?
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What IS an Urban Legend?
An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend,
is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or
may not be true or based in fact. Some liken urban legends to
modern mythology, moral tales told by clergy or parents to keep
people and kids in line. Others call them entertaining stories
that hearken back to the days before television and movies, when
oral stories were the source of amusement.
They have always been used as
vehicles for manipulation by corporate strategists, political
elections and town gossip. As one of our listeners stated, there's
a fine line between an urban legend and malicious gossip or attack.
And that's certainly true. These modern myths can educate, teach
moral code of conduct, entertain or harm society as a whole.
It all depends on the story, the intent and the attention to
detail. Often times, the intricate details make the difference
between help or harm.
