This is the index page to the full text of a vivid collecton of Jewish folklore that entertains and teaches. This book, originally published in 1919, is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some of the themes are familiar...

Website source for Britain's stories, legends, folklore, and myths.

Brief, general background of the Robin Hood Legend, with links to two Robin Hood sites.

Many folktale resources are offered here. Texts of stories, "extras" including music and audio files, posters and background information can be found for some stories.

The Orkney Islands, off the coast of England, preserve much of their old culture. This site continues that preservation by explaining the folklore of the island and retelling many folktales.

This site offers links to folk tale and fairy tale sites. Students and teachers will benefit from this useful reference guide.

The mining town of Red Lake, Ontario is profiled. The different factors that attracted people to this wilderness area are examined. Archival photographs, native art, and early legends are included in the exhibit.

Looking for fun and entertaining legends to read to your students? Try this site and explore the easy to read online stories. `

This site provides the reader with a different folktale each month. The folktales are from different areas around the world.

Interesting collection of 20 Brazilian folktales and myths from different regions of the country, such as the Amazonian rain forest. Includes stories of mythical cities, of creatures that haunt certain regions, and of a goat that eats...

This Norse folktale seems to be based on the myth about Thor's belt of strength. Here, in a much later version, a boy uses the blue belt he finds to outwit a troll.

Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.

A website devoted to the quest to find the facts behind the folklore of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

An informational site by two people who grew up in Zimbabwe. Covers facts, art, customs, culture, history, myths, traditions, and religions of Zimbabwe and Africa. Also has a news sections with links to articles on Zimbabwe.

This is a collection which includes folklore, myths, legends, songs, poems, classics, contemporary stories, stories written by children, and Christmas stories.

This is a collection which includes folklore, myths, legends, songs, poems, classics, contemporary stories, stories written by children, and Christmas stories.

The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...

A thoughtful account of a beloved American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. We don't know many facts, but he is remembered for his love of nature and man.

These 150 Native American Legends come from a variety of tribes and cover a variety of topics.

209 tales by the brothers Grimm are compiled on this web page. Links to each of the tales are provided that will allow you to read the entire translated version of the fairy tale.

This is an excellent site offering a directory of web pages devoted to Hamlet. Links are divided into categories: directories, discussions, full text, humor, movies, papers, spinoffs, and summaries.

Illustrated online story based on a Chinese tale written 300 years ago. "Tiger Son" is the story of a tiger cub adopted by an old woman and the relationship they form. You'll also find biographical information on Po Chung-ling, the...

Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.

Scroll down this study guide to find the lyrics to the Ballad of John Henry, which was collected from individuals in the West Virginia mountains in the 1920's. Discusses the different versions of the song and the history behind it.