Forms of Traditional Literature with Links (Popularity:  )
Provides some definitions of common forms of traditional literature, such as folktales, tall tales, fables, proverbs, myths, and epics.
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Children's Folklore (Popularity: )
Multicultural and multilingual anthology published on the web by children, parents and teachers from around the world; contains rhymes, customs, ...
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Oral Lore (Popularity: )
Listing of categories and examples of oral lore.
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Fool's Paradise - Tons-o-Trickster! (Popularity: )
Bibliography and large list of links exploring the complex mythic/archetypal figure of Trickster.
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Forms of Folklore, The Verbal Arts (Popularity: )
Arizona University lecture course examining form and function of the traditional verbal arts.
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Traditional Literature (Popularity: )
Outlines the origins and characteristics of folktales, and the various genres of traditional literature.
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An Introduction to Folktales (Popularity: )
Discusses the dichotomy between myths, legends, and fairy tales with examples of each.
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Folklore and Myth, Fables and Tall Tales (Popularity: )
Folktales and proverbs from around the world, and reference lists of deities and legendary creatures and lands.
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Windsor Castle (Popularity: )
Extensive collection of traditional and modern wisdom, tales and lore (in Norwegian and English).
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Becka's Mythology Pages (Popularity: )
Covering mythical creatures, retellings of folktales, and a section on lost lands.
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The Solar Wheel Award (Popularity: )
List of links to 1998 and 1999 award winning websites for folklore, myth and legend.
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Folklore Home Page (Popularity: )
Online course materials offered by the College of Siskiyous.
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The Encyclopedia Mythica (Popularity: )
On-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend, containing definitions of deities, fabulous creatures and places, as well as images and ...
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Folklore (Popularity: )
Online course materials by Mary Magoulick, Georgia College and State University.
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Small Forms of Verbal Folklore (Popularity: )
Discussing several minor forms such as proverbs, riddles, oaths and calls, with examples from Lithuanian folklore.
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My Folklore Courses Home Page (Popularity: )
Online course materials including overviews and definitions, from the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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