Tall tale

Japanese: トール・テール(英語表記)tall tale
Tall tale
Tall tales are folklore handed down in the western and southern frontier regions of the United States. They became popular around 1820 and remained popular until the 20th century. Lumberjacks, cattlemen, and pioneers living in the frontier regions would sit around a campfire drinking and tell amusing tales of adventure and anecdotes, boasting about their own bravery. The skill of the storytelling was valued more than the veracity of the content of the story. To make it seem more real, many stories begin with "I saw it with my own eyes" or "I heard it."

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
アメリカの西部および南部の辺境地帯に伝わる民間伝承のほら話。1820年ころから盛んになり,20世紀になるまで人気があった。辺境地帯に住むきこりや牛飼いや開拓者たちが焚火を囲み酒を汲みかわしながら,冒険譚,逸話などをおもしろおかしく語り,自分の勇敢さを誇ったりした。話の内容の信憑性よりも,語りの巧みさが評価された。真実味を出すために〈わしがこの目で見たことだが〉とか,〈実際に聞いた話だが〉という始まりが多い。

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