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The Gold Scales Extensive collection of traditional and modern wisdom, tales and lore (in Norwegian and English).
Traditional Literature Outlines the origins and characteristics of folktales, and the various genres of traditional literature.
Oral Lore Listing of categories and examples of oral lore.
The Solar Wheel Award List of links to 1998 and 1999 award winning websites for folklore, myth and legend.
The Encyclopedia Mythica On-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend, containing definitions of deities, fabulous creatures and places, as well as images and stories.
The Child and Childhood in Folk-Thought Study by Alexander Francis Chamberlain (1896) into the history of childhood (PDF files).
Folklore and Myth, Fables and Tall Tales Folktales and proverbs from around the world, and reference lists of deities and legendary creatures and lands.
Small Forms of Verbal Folklore Discussing several minor forms such as proverbs, riddles, oaths and calls, with examples from Lithuanian folklore.
My Folklore Courses Home Page Online course materials including overviews and definitions, from the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Folklore Online course materials by Mary Magoulick, Georgia College and State University.
Folklore Home Page Online course materials offered by the College of Siskiyous.
Forms of Folklore, The Verbal Arts Arizona University lecture course examining form and function of the traditional verbal arts.
An Introduction to Folktales Discusses the dichotomy between myths, legends, and fairy tales with examples of each.
Mysteries of Canada Stories of mysterious Canadian history, geography, myths, and legends. Features searchable story index, investigator profiles, researcher tips, and links of interest.

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