Religion and Mythology Myths and Folktales

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  • Encyclopedia Mythica  - Contains an encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. With featured area and articles.
  • BBC: Shangri-La  - Examines the modern story of Shangri-La and associated ancient myths of an earthly paradise.
  • The Big Myth  - Offers animated creation myths from around the world, each with an explanation of its associated culture and pantheon, plus exercises to do or discuss.
  • Bulfinch's Mythology  - Features information on a wide collection of fables, myths, and stories about the gods.
  • Constellation Mythology  - Middle school page tells about the eighty-eight constellations, their names, and discovery.
  • Fables, Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends  - Shares links to Aesop's fables, the Blue Fairy Book, and tales from around the world. Includes American Indian Why stories, legends, and Sun Myth.
  • Genesis Project  - Provides online resources for creation myths and site include summaries, connections as well as interactive, as well as quick references.
  • In Search of Myths and Heroes  - Explores four legends, comments on mythic archetypes and examines what a myth is. Covers Shangri-la, King Arthur, the Queen of Sheba and Jason and the Argonauts.
  • India for Kids  - Teaching resource for children and teachers about India. Follow Mum, Dave, Darleen and Dad on their route through the country.
  • Lilliland  - Features history and summary plot of the story.
  • Living Myths  - Provides retellings and commentary on myths from Greek, Celtic, Native American and Chinese cultures.
  • Mythology of the Constellations  - Offers short explanations of the mythology behind the major constellation names.
  • Mythweb  - Information devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology.
  • Ology: Anthropology  - Contains activities and quizzes on mythological topics as well as a look at some ancient cultures.
  • Scholastic: Myths, Folk Tales and Fairy Tales  - Features articles for children about myths, folk tales and fairy tales, including information on superstitions and guidance on writing your own tale.
  • Steller's Park  - Presents two stories with email contacts of the author.
  • Stories of the Dreaming  - Contains animated aboriginal myths and legends, from the Australian Museum.
  • Superstitions, Old Wives Tales, Beliefs and Misconceptions  - Offers an A-Z of superstitions, plus information on those associated with death and weddings.
  • Windows to the Universe: Mythology  - Features include mythology maps and family trees, articles on classical mythology and details of the mythology of the sun, planets and stars.
  • The World Almanac for Kids: Mythology  - Features entries for the principal figures in Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse mythology.
 
 
 
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