Fakelore

Fakelore is a type of story invented to mimic mythology and folklore. These stories are often told as if they were real legends, and are often confused as such. Unlike real folklore which scarcely has a single author, fakelore can be traced back to a single origin.

Examples of fakelore include:
 * The 2012 Mayan apocalypse
 * Belobog
 * Lado
 * Jofur
 * Ixtab
 * Pecos Bill
 * Slender Man
 * Kunekune
 * Old Stormalong
 * Febold Feboldson
 * Big Mose
 * Tony Beaver
 * Bowleg Bill
 * Whiskey Jack
 * Annie Christmas
 * Cordwood Pete
 * Antonine Barada
 * Kemp Morgan.