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Paul Bunyan
Giant lumberjack in American folklore / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Babe the Blue Ox" redirects here. For the band, see Babe the Blue Ox (band). For the statues in Bemidji, Minnesota, see Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. For other uses, see Paul Bunyan (disambiguation).
Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American[2] and Canadian folklore.[3] His tall tales revolve around his superhuman labors,[4][5] and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox, his pet and working animal. The character originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers,[2][4][5] and was later popularized by freelance writer William B. Laughead (1882–1958) in a 1916 promotional pamphlet for the Red River Lumber Company.[6] He has been the subject of various literary compositions, musical pieces, commercial works, and theatrical productions.[2] His likeness is displayed in a number of oversized statues across North America.[7][8]
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![]() Paul Bunyan statue in Bangor, Maine | |
Birthplace | Various claimed: |
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Full name | Paul Bunyan |
Species | Giant |
Occupation | Lumberjack |
Nationality | French-Canadian/Canadian/American |
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