University of Arizona
Books of the Southwest: The Pima
An informational article about the customs of the Pima Indians from the Bureau of Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institute. With popular Pima legends.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Cnice: Cuentos Y Leyendas: Ilustrados Por Ninos Iii
This resource features four stories and related activities in Spanish -- activities include interactive games, illustrations, videos, and craft activities for each story.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Scientific Origins of the Minotaur
The myth of the Minotaur tells the story of an enraged beast forever wandering the corridors of a damp labyrinth, filled with a rage so intense that its deafening roar shakes the earth. But is this story just fiction, or an attempt of...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Little Lottie, Or, the Wonderful Clock by Knight
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Little Lottie, or, The Wonderful Clock by Knight (1892), a legend.
Other
Ur Camelot Project: Sources for Arthur Legends
This resource includes listings for general Arthurian studies, journals, Arthurian names, bibliographies, overviews and studies of particular periods or genres, Arthurian art and music, and related websites.
Other
Australian Folklore: Definitions and Practices
This is a very scholarly document that discusses what folklore is, how it has been studied in Australia, and how Australian folklore differs from the traditions in other parts of the world.
Other
Tall Tales and Tricksters
This site talks about what a tall tale is and also lists some tall tales and their characters. There are many book references to help.
Other
Santorini and the Legend of Atlantis
A review of Plato's texts which indicate that the island of Santorini was the real site of Atlantis, and the source of the legend, as well as information from other sources.
Other
Indigenous Peoples Literature: Red Shield and Running Wolf
This Crow legend tells about a Sioux woman who married a Crow warrior.
Other
Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
Other
Legends: Shakespeare's Stories/hamlet
Shakespeare's Hamlet had several sources, including a contemporary English playwright, Thomas Kyd and his The Spanish Tragedie (1590). Other Hamlet resources and links follow.
Other
Hamlet Online
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.
Other
Folktale of the Month
This site provides the reader with a different folktale each month. The folktales are from different areas around the world.
Other
Robin Hood, Bold Outlaw of Barnsdale and Sherwood
Attractive, well-researched personal site. This site gives viewers options to find out about possible backgrounds for the Robin Hood legends, transcriptions of early ballads, information about the significant characters in many Robin...
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Pawnee Legend: The Medicine Grizzly Bear
Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Old Indian Legends
A collection of Indian legends, compiled by author Zitkala-Sa. Fourteen legends are presented in electronic form by the University of Virginia.
University of California
Online English: The Hamlet Module: u.c. Davis
Learn more about Shakespeare's "Hamlet," when you visit this online English Module.
Other
Orkneyjar: The Lore of the Orkney Islands
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.
Other
The Legend of Camelot
Here you can learn more about the story of Camelot as it has been told for hundreds of years--including the myth of Camelot, the Round Table, and the sword Excalibur.
Other
Jc Online: Mitos E Lendas Nosso Folclore (In Portugese)
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...
Other
University of Rochester: Robin Hood Project
Similar to the Camelot Project, this site from the University of Rochester provides access to numerous original texts that are part of the Robin Hood legend, as well as links to other sites that deal with the legend.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Trouble With Topos
Students learn how to identify the major features in a topographical map. They learn that maps come in a variety of forms: city maps, road maps, nautical maps, topographical maps, and many others. Map features reflect the intended use....
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Topo Map Mania!
Maps are designed to allow people to travel to a new location without a guide to show the way. They tell us information about areas to which we may or may not have ever been. There are many types of maps available for both recreational...
Read Works
Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans Tenochtitlan
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage shares the legend of the creation of the Mayan city of Tenochtitlan. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are...