TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Kiss Under Mistletoe?
Carlos Reif explains how this long-lived custom of kissing under the mistletoe intertwines the mythology and biology of this intriguing plant. [4:42]
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Good Stories for Great Holidays
A full e-text of this great collection of myths, fables, fairy tales, and historical stories. From the University of Virginia.
Other
Cherokee Messenger: The Mounds and the Constant Fire: The Old Sacred Things
Cherokee Messenger provides a collection of three Cherokee stories on Cherokee sacred spaces: the "Cherokee Mounds," "Sacred Fire," and "Sacred Things."
Other
Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who's Who on Olympus and Why Should I Care?
References to mythology extend far beyond the basic exploration of a genre. This unit will serve as an exploration of the creation myth across cultures, an introduction to the major Greek gods and goddesses, and an opportunity to link...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Digital Story Writing: Cultural Myths
You are a folklorist observing the lives and cultures of different people. You want to tell the world about their culture, beliefs, and values. You and a group of other folklorist are going to research the lives of a an ethnic group, and...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Myths, Legends, & Folktales: Collection
Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: The Lightning Thief
Fourth graders learn about traditional stories, focusing on common patterns in literature, specifically the quest. Students come to understand how literature helps us make sense of the world, and how literature from the past influences...
Starfall
Starfall: Greek Myths
This is an interactive ebook collection of six Greek Myths for young children. Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
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Starfall: The Maze
This is an interactive ebook of the Greek Myth "The Maze". Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
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Starfall: Midas Touch
This is an interactive ebook of the Greek Myth "Midas Touch". Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
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Starfall: Pegasus
This is an interactive ebook of the Greek Myth "Pegasus". Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
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Starfall: Wings
This is an interactive ebook of the Greek Myth "Wings". Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
Starfall
Starfall: The Woman Runner
This is an interactive ebook of the Greek Myth "The Woman Runner". Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
Starfall
Starfall: The Wooden Horse
This is an interactive ebook of the Greek Myth "The Wooden Horse". Children can choose to read the book independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Cherokee Sacred Stories & Sacred Rituals
Explains the traditional Cherokee rules that surround both telling and listening to oral tradition. Identifies two basic types of Cherokee oral tradition: sacred stories and small animal stories. This site also contains a video of a...
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms F R
The second of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, F - R, covers forty-seven terms from "Fable," to "Romance."
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Perseus
An upbeat retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus. The myth traces the events of his life from his birth through his immortality including his battle with the Gordon Medusa. This modern retelling includes humor, information about myth...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: The Labors of Heracles from Greek Mythology
A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Heracles, also known in Roman mythology as Hercules. The story begins with Heracles' birth and tells of his twelve labors, including defeating the Nemean Lion, the Hydra, the Minotaur, and more....
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Bellerophon
A retelling of the Greek myth of Bellerophon in modern language with a casual tone. Learn of Bellerophon's adventures as he fought the Chimaera with the help of the gods and the winged horse Pegasus. This modern retelling includes humor,...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Theseus
A retelling of the life and adventures of Theseus, a story which incorporates parts of several different myths as well as historical accounts. Challenging vocabulary adds rigor, and a casual tone adds interest and increases opportunities...
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature
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.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Delaware Literature
A selection of quotations from oral literature of the Delaware--or Lenape--Tribe. Includes the Delaware story of the arrival of the Dutch at Manhattan. Includes a picture of Delaware Chief Lapowinsa.
Other
Archetypes in Xena: Warrior Princess
Very interesting and unusual article on archetypes found in Xena, the TV show. Provides basic introduction to this kind of criticism in a different light.