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Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
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Arizona State University

Arizona State Univ.: Horn Folklore & "Urban Legends"

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arizona State University article more appropriately falls under the heading of literature, but Dr. Ericson's statement in the first paragraph, "I am amazed by the rather large body of plausible sounding folklore which has been...
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University of Pittsburgh

Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas: The Blue Belt, a Folktale From Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this site read about John Henry, the steel-drivin' man who uses two hand-held hammers to dig a tunnel faster than a steam drill!
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Bold Outlaw: Search for a Real Robin Hood

For Students 9th - 10th
A website devoted to the quest to find the facts behind the folklore of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

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