Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
TES Global
Blendspace: Legends, Myths, and Other Traditional Tales
A learning module with fifteen links to texts, videos, and websites about legends, myths, fables, and folktales.
Other
Legends
Looking for fun and entertaining legends to read to your students? Try this site and explore the easy to read online stories. `
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...
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Native American Legends
A lesson plan for teaching Native American Legends. Well-designed, and applicable to any legend which you might choose to read.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Myths/legends of the Sioux
A fantastic collection of Sioux legends and myths. Compiled in print by Marie L. Mclaughlin, and presented in electronic form by the University of Virginia.
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.
PBS
Pbs: Yellowstone & Native American Myths
A lesson plan aimed at grades four through six that explores the world of Native American myths.
Arizona State University
Arizona State Univ.: Horn Folklore & "Urban Legends"
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...
Other
V Myths
Resource cracks the myths, hoaxes, and urban legends related to computer viruses. Also provides information on how to tell the difference between a hoax and a real virus and ways to reduce the number of false-alarms received.
BBC
Bbc: History: The Myth of Henry V
Henry V is seen as one of England's finest kings, thanks to Shakespeare's play of the same name. However, in this revisionist historian's article, the reality is very different from the legend. Archived.
Crayola
Crayola: Celestial Characters (Lesson Plan)
A fun lesson plan incorporating language arts, science, and art. Students read myths and legends about the sun, moon, or stars, then create a sculpture, and write their own story about it. Also provides adaptations and a list of...
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepard's World of Stories: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths, Legends, Etc.
Here are folktales, fairy tales, tall tales, myths, legends, magical tales, and sacred stories, plus original fables, humor, fantasy, and historical fiction from award-winning author Aaron Shepard. Most of the stories have been published...
Other
Egypt Art: Mythology Gallery Directory
This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...
Other
Iroquois Legends: "How the Bear Lost His Tail"
Text of Iroquois legend, "How the Bear Lost His Tail."
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art: Compare/contrast
Students choose two works of art from twenty-six choices available. Each work has a picture followed by brief factual information. Students compare and contrast the two works based on information presented with both words and pictures....
Mythweb
Mythweb: Theseus
Fun, illustrated trip through the story of Theseus from Greek mythology. Well-suited for younger audiences. Each page summarizes a part of the story along with a very eye-catching, animated illustration.
Mex Connect
Mex Connect: The History of Mexico
MexConnect provides links to many myths and legends of Mexico.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Royal Bc Museum: Dinosaurs
A short introduction to the topic of dinosaurs with a fact section on sixteen different dinosaurs. Another section looks at dinosaur myths and legends in ancient cultures. There are also lesson plans and some word puzzles.
Other
Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
Duke University
Duke University: Myths, Legends, and Creativity
Resource dispels the myths often associated with creativity and counterbalances them with the reality of what creative behaviors are. (Published June 30, 2006)
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Mythology in Ancient China
Kids learn about the mythology of Ancient China including the three sovereign, the five emperors, dragons, and the legend of the Chinese New Year on this site.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Myth
This site from The UVic Writer's Guide provides a general description of the literary term "myth."
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Theseus
Detailed encyclopedia article about the Greek hero Theseus. It includes links to more information in addition to a summary of the myth.
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