Paul Bunyan is a name many recognize in North America. He is one of the most celebrated folk heroes in the United States and Canada. A frighteningly tall and powerful lumberjack with a heart of gold, Bunyan was born out of the oral tradition of 19th-century loggers. His name is synonymous with strength, vitality, and goodwill, and he remains the central figure in numerous tall tales chronicling the logging industry of old. But why is this fictional giant so cherished, and what are the legends associated with him?
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