Directory: Society: Folklore: Literature (1039)
See Also:
- Arts: Humanities: Literature in Art
- Arts: Literature: Myths and Folktales
- Arts: Performing Arts: Storytelling
The Encyclopedia Mythica - On-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend, containing definitions of deities, fabulous creatures and places, as well as images and stories.The Gold Scales - Extensive collection of traditional and modern wisdom, tales and lore (in Norwegian and English).
Traditional Literature - Outlines the origins and characteristics of folktales, and the various genres of traditional literature.
Oral Lore - Listing of categories and examples of oral lore.
The Solar Wheel Award - List of links to 1998 and 1999 award winning websites for folklore, myth and legend.
Fool's Paradise - Tons-o-Trickster! - Bibliography and large list of links exploring the complex mythic/archetypal figure of Trickster.
Becka's Mythology Pages - Covering mythical creatures, retellings of folktales, and a section on lost lands.
The Child and Childhood in Folk-Thought - Study by Alexander Francis Chamberlain (1896) into the history of childhood (PDF files).
Folklore and Myth, Fables and Tall Tales - Folktales and proverbs from around the world, and reference lists of deities and legendary creatures and lands.
Small Forms of Verbal Folklore - Discussing several minor forms such as proverbs, riddles, oaths and calls, with examples from Lithuanian folklore.
My Folklore Courses Home Page - Online course materials including overviews and definitions, from the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Folklore - Online course materials by Mary Magoulick, Georgia College and State University.
Folklore Home Page - Online course materials offered by the College of Siskiyous.
An Introduction to Folktales - Discusses the dichotomy between myths, legends, and fairy tales with examples of each.
Mysteries of Canada - Stories of mysterious Canadian history, geography, myths, and legends. Features searchable story index, investigator profiles, researcher tips, and links of interest.
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