Children's story telling guide offers tales and myths from around the world. Find guides and references, and learn how to become a storyteller.
Folklorist-poet shares his research on the history and meaning of amusement park dark rides. Read about the Haunted Pretzel ride in Easton, Pa.
Features tales about daydreams of wealth and fame from countries including Israel, India, and Sweden. Enjoy "The Broken Pot" and "Lean Lisa."
Guide to this Library of Congress center dedicated to the preservation of American folk culture. Find related publications, events, and studies.
Dedicated to folk stories from a wide variety of cultures. Offers a collection of tales selected for their emphasis on magic.
Educational resources on both American and global folklore offers teachers resources for teaching folklore in the classroom.
Multimedia encyclopedia discusses the origin of the word and its relevance in religion and mythology.
Quarterly journal details all genres of folklore including mythology, poetic folklore, shamanism, popular religion and shamanism.
Research oral lore, social and folk custom, and material culture in this guide to folklore. Approach the subject by ethnic or social group.
Resource exploring the history and literature of a variety of subjects from Robin Hood to King Arthur. Features links to art, books, and poetry.
Discussion of this literary style includes its style and notable story collections.
Provides a description of the themes, styles, and plots of a folklore.
Learn about the development, forms, styles, and characteristics of folktales.
Electronic encyclopedia entry gives a thorough definition of the word "Legend" with links to good examples.
Provides a short definition of this story form, with a link to the immortal parable of the prodigal son.
Interactive encyclopedia entry provides a description of these wise sayings and an excerpt from Aesop's Fables.
Offers tales featuring multiple births, which in times past was seen to be a sign of the mother's infidelity or other sin.
Discover mystical references of fortune and luck connected with animals, birds, and insects. Also includes mythical creature folklore.
Offers a wealth of information on dragons, fairies, unicorns, and the like. Research land and water spirits, and the Seelie and Unseelie Courts.
Compiles stories where a threatening helper is defeated when the hero or heroine learns his name. Includes the classic "Rumpelstiltskin."