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Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Mythology and Legends
This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: South America
Learn about the South American myth about the Jaguar, master of fire. Discover how he put his faith in a man and was betrayed, now waiting for revenge.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Central America
Learn about Quetzalcoatl, a serpend god who taught about the spirit of love and the destruction of rebirth. Learn how Central American myths can be related to law, ancient calendars, and rebirth.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Native American Poetry and Sand Paintings
For this lesson plan, your students can read Native American poetry, then create their own unique sand paintings. Provides links to handouts and information as well assessment criteria, and extension ideas.
National Gallery of Canada
Cybermuse: Prints and Drawings in Inuit Art
Ten Inuit artists and their work are surveyed. There are lesson plans that study animism, drawing and stenciling, and printmaking. You can use the timeline to see the chronological history of this period and also juxtapose images with...
Other
Native American Traditional Stories, Legends and Myths
Legends and myths from several Native American cultures including plains tribes, woodland tribes, and others are found here.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: North America
Learn about the North American White Buffalo Calf Woman through this ancient myth. Discover how the Calf Woman went to the Lakota people and how the spirit quality is essential to the North American light.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Alabama Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Alabama.
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American Folklore: Arizona Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Arizona.
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American Folklore: California Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of California.
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American Folklore: Colorado Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Colorado.
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American Folklore: Florida Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Florida.
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American Folklore: Georgia Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Georgia.
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American Folklore: Indiana Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Indiana.
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American Folklore: Kansas Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Kansas.
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American Folklore: Louisiana Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Louisiana.
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American Folklore: Maine Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maine.
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American Folklore: Maryland Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maryland.
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American Folklore: Massachusetts Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Massachusetts.
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American Folklore: Michigan Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Michigan.
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American Folklore: Wisconsin Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Wisconsin.
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American Folklore: West Virginia Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of West Virginia.