Is the Slender Man Mythos Modern Mythology? (Patreon)

Is the Slender Man Mythos Modern Mythology?

Since 2009, the Slender Man Mythos has been a pillar of internet folklore. Today, let's see where he fits in our cultural milieu, and learn a bit about folklore, folk tales, fairy tales, and Urban Legends. SUBSCRIBE and join us! https://goo.gl/7vUgh0 Step Back is made possible by the generous contributions of viewers like you, consider helping at https://www.patreon.com/stepbackhistory If you liked this video and want to leave a one-time tip: http://paypal.me/StepBackHistory Check out a collection of books that are either Tristan's favourites or used to research Step Back videos at: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928253 Step Back is a history channel releasing videos weekly that endeavours to go past the names, dates, and battles you might find elsewhere. It invites you to take a step back, consider the past and how it connects to today. We search for the quirky, unconventional, and just plain weird parts of our collective story. I have a curious cat account for anonymous questions for me: https://curiouscat.me/TristanPEJ YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Let's Do Some Theory: Why Net Neutrality Is like Ice https://youtu.be/6nzWxXujyBs Did Columbus Really Discover America? https://youtu.be/PfcOf7-elRs What is a Paladin? https://youtu.be/j_vkLO-8e0k Connect with Step Back: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StepBackChannel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TristanPEJ Sub-Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/stepback/ Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/stepbackhistory/shared_invite/enQtMzA5NDkyNDA1MzE4LWRlNjAzNDVhY2Q5ZTY2YWM2MTIzZGUyNzdmNDRjNDQ4MDI4ZTE2MjY4N2QzNTAxMWM0M2M0OTJiYTliOTAwYWU Special Thanks to Kelly Barnes, and Benny Tan Music by 12Tone. Check out their channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUtqcDkzw7bisadh6AOx5w Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo Credits: Thomasccq Pinguino Capcom Konami GabboT Luna Sea PBS ymea Brandonrush Brentwood Productions Pakula-Mulligan LuxAmber dano References: https://penandthepad.com/differences-short-stories-folk-tales-7996013.html https://www.slideshare.net/amie2372/elements-of-a-folktale http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/folklore/ https://www.thewrap.com/slenderman-meets-black-mirror-how-to-sentence-violent-kids-podcast/ http://milwaukeerecord.com/film/case-against-slender-man-movie/ http://www.newsweek.com/2014/08/22/girls-who-tried-kill-slender-man-264218.html https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-slenderman-legend-everything-you-need-to-know/3/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/slender-man-from-horror-meme-to-inspiration-for-murder-w432163 https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/dec/07/slender-man-into-the-woods-how-an-online-bogeyman-inspired-children-to-kill http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2015/08/slender-man-stabbing.html https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/slenderman/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2014/06/03/the-complete-terrifying-history-of-slender-man-the-internet-meme-that-compelled-two-12-year-olds-to-stab-their-friend/?utm_term=.acf6b7e206cf https://academic-eb-com.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/levels/collegiate/article/folklore/34758