Folklore

The differences and similarities in folklore, no matter where they originated, is everywhere throughout every one of the stories; such as Bloody Mary, Bloody Sink, and A Ghost at the Dance where, in every one of them, death was apparent, and a paranormal being was present. But there were many more differences.

First difference: How they died
A. Early America. Bloody Mary died from being burned at the steak after murdering several young girls to make herself young again.
B. Mexico. The young woman had died of consumption the night before the ball her parents had been planning for her for months.
C. United States — Modern day. A boy, who was severely intoxicated, accidentally slipped and smashed his head against the sink in the third story boys bathroom.

Second difference: The settings
A. Early America. In a village (seemingly) in Virginia.
B. Mexico. At a dance with many other people in the same room.
C. United States — Modern day. In a college dorm.

Third difference: Who was involved
A. Early America. An entire village, who had sadly lost many of their young girls because a witch was selfish and wanted to look young and beautiful again.
B. Mexico. Simply two boys; the one who had danced with the deceased girl, and his friend who had later told the first boy he had been dancing with a ghost.
C. United States — Modern day. Only one boy, who had tried to be bold and enter the third story bathroom, only to find a ghost with its head bashed in.

It’s not too difficult to see the differences in all these stories, whether it be how someone died, where it was set, or who was involved. Every story has its morals; it’s just up to you to decipher them. Good luck.