Articles related to "Folktales"
Moon Folktales
A look at some of the moon folktales that have been told in different cultures.
moon folktales • moon folklore • gambia folktales • oto folktales • eyes of horus
A look at some of the moon folktales that have been told in different cultures.
moon folktales • moon folklore • gambia folktales • oto folktales • eyes of horus
Who should he kill?
A folktale about a boy who has to make a choice about who his father is. Do genetics trump kindness?
african folktales • reader decides stories • father folktales • arabs • african fables
A folktale about a boy who has to make a choice about who his father is. Do genetics trump kindness?
african folktales • reader decides stories • father folktales • arabs • african fables
The Ox and the Donkey
A merchant's animals transpire to get out of work but one animal ends up paying the price for sticking his nose where it doesn't belong.
donkey folktales • ox folktales • arabian nights folktales • arabian folktales • the donkey and the ox
A merchant's animals transpire to get out of work but one animal ends up paying the price for sticking his nose where it doesn't belong.
donkey folktales • ox folktales • arabian nights folktales • arabian folktales • the donkey and the ox
Three Apples
A man acts on his suspisions too hastily causing him to do things for which there is no turning back.
arabian nights folktales • arabi folktales • shahrazad • stories told by shahrazad • folktales and apples
A man acts on his suspisions too hastily causing him to do things for which there is no turning back.
arabian nights folktales • arabi folktales • shahrazad • stories told by shahrazad • folktales and apples
White Lotus Magic
The adventures of a master of the secret Buddhist sect know as White Lotus. In this Chinese tale we learn about the magic that he did.
chinese folktales • chinese fairytales • buddist stories • magic • enchantment
The adventures of a master of the secret Buddhist sect know as White Lotus. In this Chinese tale we learn about the magic that he did.
chinese folktales • chinese fairytales • buddist stories • magic • enchantment
Why Koala has no Tail
The koala is a beloved and well recognized animal. When the koala thinks only of himself he ends up paying a price for it.
aborigne fables • koala fables • tree kangaroo fables • drought fables • australian folktales
The koala is a beloved and well recognized animal. When the koala thinks only of himself he ends up paying a price for it.
aborigne fables • koala fables • tree kangaroo fables • drought fables • australian folktales
Snakes and Bladders
Gabriella Kalapos author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company discusses the folktale behind the popular holiday Saint Patrick's Day.
st. patricks day • saint patricks day • saint patricks day folktales • snakes and ireland • irish folktales
Gabriella Kalapos author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company discusses the folktale behind the popular holiday Saint Patrick's Day.
st. patricks day • saint patricks day • saint patricks day folktales • snakes and ireland • irish folktales
Folktale: Grandfather Tang
Anne Tompert's folktale, Grandfather Tang connects literature with the math concept of tangrams.
grandfather tang • anne tompert • tangram shapes • tangram game • how to make tangrams
Anne Tompert's folktale, Grandfather Tang connects literature with the math concept of tangrams.
grandfather tang • anne tompert • tangram shapes • tangram game • how to make tangrams
Ocean-Born Mary Fulton--A Family Folktale
Folk tale of pirates, treasure and love.
ocean-born mary fulton • phillip babb • pedro the pirate
Folk tale of pirates, treasure and love.
ocean-born mary fulton • phillip babb • pedro the pirate
Arabian Folktales and Storytelling
Some information on Arabic story telling, particularly in Palestinian society, and some samples of Arabic folktales.
palestine • palestinian • arabic stories • arab folklore • arab folk tales
Some information on Arabic story telling, particularly in Palestinian society, and some samples of Arabic folktales.
palestine • palestinian • arabic stories • arab folklore • arab folk tales
Russian Folktales
Folktales a popular part of folklore. Learn about it in Russia Culture.
folklore • folktales
Folktales a popular part of folklore. Learn about it in Russia Culture.
folklore • folktales
Clever Katarina
A well-loved tale, Clever Katarina is retold in this beautifully illustrated book by Ken Setterington.
katarina • clever • folktale • russian • riddle
A well-loved tale, Clever Katarina is retold in this beautifully illustrated book by Ken Setterington.
katarina • clever • folktale • russian • riddle
Antuco's Luck
Antuco was an orphan with what looked like only one choice left in his life but luck had other things in mind.
chilean folktales • latin american fables • latin american folktales • latin america • antuco's luck
Antuco was an orphan with what looked like only one choice left in his life but luck had other things in mind.
chilean folktales • latin american fables • latin american folktales • latin america • antuco's luck
Arabian Nights
The exotic tale of the Arabian Nights is a series of stories with in a story. Shahrazad dared to face a King who out of anger was causing great harm to his kingdom.
arabian nights • 1001 arabian nights • shahrayar • shahrazad • the story of the arabian nights
The exotic tale of the Arabian Nights is a series of stories with in a story. Shahrazad dared to face a King who out of anger was causing great harm to his kingdom.
arabian nights • 1001 arabian nights • shahrayar • shahrazad • the story of the arabian nights
Aushenputtel
This classic fairytale is retold in classic Grimm's brothers fashion.
cinderella • grimm's fairytales • aushenputtel • german folktales • german fairytales
This classic fairytale is retold in classic Grimm's brothers fashion.
cinderella • grimm's fairytales • aushenputtel • german folktales • german fairytales
Grappling with Archetypes
The article explores the concept of "archetype" as used in Jungian literature.
archetype • unconscious • individuation • analysis • dreams
The article explores the concept of "archetype" as used in Jungian literature.
archetype • unconscious • individuation • analysis • dreams
Little People Among Us
Shapes, sizes, names, magic and lore of the <i>little people</i> and others.
fairies • folktales • mythology • leprechauns • gnomes
Shapes, sizes, names, magic and lore of the <i>little people</i> and others.
fairies • folktales • mythology • leprechauns • gnomes
Of Wharves and Curls Tales Do Make
Catherine Whipple, an unknown storyteller.
portsmouth • new hampshire • declaration of independence • continental congress • folktales
Catherine Whipple, an unknown storyteller.
portsmouth • new hampshire • declaration of independence • continental congress • folktales
Read Me A Fairy Tale, Mommy!
Reading to children has been shown to be of utmost importance, but what to read?
fairy tales • folklore • folktales • nursery rhymes • fables
Reading to children has been shown to be of utmost importance, but what to read?
fairy tales • folklore • folktales • nursery rhymes • fables
Rip Van Winkle
Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who in trying to escape from a nagging wife accidently gets mixed up with some little old men and finds himself sleeping for 20 years
rip van winkle • diedrick knickerbocker • catskill mountains • new york folktales • washington irving
Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who in trying to escape from a nagging wife accidently gets mixed up with some little old men and finds himself sleeping for 20 years
rip van winkle • diedrick knickerbocker • catskill mountains • new york folktales • washington irving
Thanksgiving at Elderberry Cottage
Elderberry Cottage. A retreat, a play house and a repose for my soul at Thanksgiving...
fairies • folklore • folktales • legends
Elderberry Cottage. A retreat, a play house and a repose for my soul at Thanksgiving...
fairies • folklore • folktales • legends
The Empty Flower Pot
Woo San and the empty flower pot.
china • folklore • folktales • flowers • culture
Woo San and the empty flower pot.
china • folklore • folktales • flowers • culture
The Five Wits and Seven Senses of Celtic Folklore
The Five Wits and Seven Senses of Celtic folklore and legends
celtic folklore • folktales • myths • legends • otherworld
The Five Wits and Seven Senses of Celtic folklore and legends
celtic folklore • folktales • myths • legends • otherworld
The Luck of Eden Hall
Fairies are tiny, graceful imaginary beings in human form with magical powers--or ARE they imaginary. Can imagination explain what happened to one particular family?
fable • myth • folklore • folktales • narrative
Fairies are tiny, graceful imaginary beings in human form with magical powers--or ARE they imaginary. Can imagination explain what happened to one particular family?
fable • myth • folklore • folktales • narrative
The Pied Piper of Hamelin Crusade
The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Children's Crusade of 1212.
crusades • knights • folklore • folktales • folk lore
The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Children's Crusade of 1212.
crusades • knights • folklore • folktales • folk lore
The Selkies of Colonsay
A legend about the Selkies (Seal People) of Colonsay from whom it is said the oldest gaelic-scots clan received their seal blood.
selkies • celtic • folktales • legend • clans
A legend about the Selkies (Seal People) of Colonsay from whom it is said the oldest gaelic-scots clan received their seal blood.
selkies • celtic • folktales • legend • clans
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ is a beloved piece of literature that was turned into a popular movie. Here we look at some of the characters that are prominant in the book.
the wonderful wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • dorothy • frank l. baum • modern folktales
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ is a beloved piece of literature that was turned into a popular movie. Here we look at some of the characters that are prominant in the book.
the wonderful wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • dorothy • frank l. baum • modern folktales
The Split Tongue Sparrow: A Review
A journey across cultures and a lesson in kindness awaits those who explore The Split Tongue Sparrow, a traditional Japanese folktale from author Jan Hayes.
the split tongue sparrow • japanese folktale • haiku poetry • children's folktales • children's literature
A journey across cultures and a lesson in kindness awaits those who explore The Split Tongue Sparrow, a traditional Japanese folktale from author Jan Hayes.
the split tongue sparrow • japanese folktale • haiku poetry • children's folktales • children's literature
The poetry of Shel Silverstein
a look at modern folklore created by the children's author Shel Silverstein.
shel silverstein • a light in the attic • where the sidewalk ends • modern folktales • poetry of shel silvertein
a look at modern folklore created by the children's author Shel Silverstein.
shel silverstein • a light in the attic • where the sidewalk ends • modern folktales • poetry of shel silvertein
Facts About the Hoopoe
The Hoopoe, Upupa epops, is familiar in southern Europe, southern Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. A figure of folklore, it's also known for its foul smelling nest.
facts about the hoopoe • bird europe asia africa • upupa epops food range • nest smell breeding young • myth legend folklore folktale
The Hoopoe, Upupa epops, is familiar in southern Europe, southern Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. A figure of folklore, it's also known for its foul smelling nest.
facts about the hoopoe • bird europe asia africa • upupa epops food range • nest smell breeding young • myth legend folklore folktale
It Came Upon a Midnight Clearing
A combination of old folk tales and imagination, this read-aloud piece is a Christmas gift for Grandparents. Read it to someone you like to snuggle with.
christmas tree • forest • angel • holiday • oz
A combination of old folk tales and imagination, this read-aloud piece is a Christmas gift for Grandparents. Read it to someone you like to snuggle with.
christmas tree • forest • angel • holiday • oz
Gothic House
Not all fairy tales begin with "Once Upon A Time..." And not all fairy tales are of bygone centuries. There is a new movement known as Modern-Day Fairy Tales, which began with the feminist movement...
gothic • short story • fantasy • fairy • doll house
Not all fairy tales begin with "Once Upon A Time..." And not all fairy tales are of bygone centuries. There is a new movement known as Modern-Day Fairy Tales, which began with the feminist movement...
gothic • short story • fantasy • fairy • doll house
A GARDEN OF ROMANCE
An overview of the history of romance and passion, as well as hints of treasures to be found in Romance Thru the Ages.
romance • passion • love • desire • history
An overview of the history of romance and passion, as well as hints of treasures to be found in Romance Thru the Ages.
romance • passion • love • desire • history
A Tale is a Tale is a Tale
Good storytellers alter their stories to fit their personalities...
folktales • storytellers • myth • legend • ghost stories
Good storytellers alter their stories to fit their personalities...
folktales • storytellers • myth • legend • ghost stories
An American story
We hardly ever hear about them anymore. They are here and these unique tales are reminding us of the time of our early American Ancestors.
paul bunyan • brer rabbit • pecos bill • american folktales • american tall tales
We hardly ever hear about them anymore. They are here and these unique tales are reminding us of the time of our early American Ancestors.
paul bunyan • brer rabbit • pecos bill • american folktales • american tall tales
Carolina Lafayette
What is in a name? Sometimes legend and sometimes history.
marquis de lafayette • seabrook house • carolina lafayette seabrook • little princess of seabrook house • folktales
What is in a name? Sometimes legend and sometimes history.
marquis de lafayette • seabrook house • carolina lafayette seabrook • little princess of seabrook house • folktales
Davy Jones
There is much about Jones that we don't know. Here we explore what we do know about him and look at what makes him so frightful.
davey jones • davy jones • davy jones' locker • the legend of davy jones • the legend of davey jones
There is much about Jones that we don't know. Here we explore what we do know about him and look at what makes him so frightful.
davey jones • davy jones • davy jones' locker • the legend of davy jones • the legend of davey jones
Frogs
It is somewhat surprising that the frog is so important to Mythology and Folklore. Being an amphibean that transforms it is a symbol for birth, death and rebirth.
frog • frog mythology • frog folktales • egyptian mythology • christian mythology
It is somewhat surprising that the frog is so important to Mythology and Folklore. Being an amphibean that transforms it is a symbol for birth, death and rebirth.
frog • frog mythology • frog folktales • egyptian mythology • christian mythology
Gullah - an African Tree Grown in America
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Hums in the Valley
The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia rings with historical folklore.
shenandoah valley • virginia • folktales • folklore • legends
The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia rings with historical folklore.
shenandoah valley • virginia • folktales • folklore • legends
Jack the Beanies and Doctor Seuss
Famous Jacks vs. Beanie Babies and Dr. Seuss
folktales • nursery rhymes • mother goose • fairytales • dr. seuss
Famous Jacks vs. Beanie Babies and Dr. Seuss
folktales • nursery rhymes • mother goose • fairytales • dr. seuss
Just So Stories
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
rudyard kipling • just so stories • how the camel got his hump • how the rhinoceros got his skin • folktales
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
rudyard kipling • just so stories • how the camel got his hump • how the rhinoceros got his skin • folktales
Pancake Tales from the Texas Dust
Two weeks after Bill Babb's death notice appeared in the paper, he sent a note to the editor: "I enjoyed my death notice and will always love you for it. I ran into a bit of trouble, but it was not I that got killed."
texas • folklore • folktales • legends • waco
Two weeks after Bill Babb's death notice appeared in the paper, he sent a note to the editor: "I enjoyed my death notice and will always love you for it. I ran into a bit of trouble, but it was not I that got killed."
texas • folklore • folktales • legends • waco
Rufe
Evil can destroy a family, but in the end loses.
folktales • ghost • quicksand • bog • south carolina
Evil can destroy a family, but in the end loses.
folktales • ghost • quicksand • bog • south carolina
The Sleeping Beauty
A look at two versions of the same story but with the same message.
the sleeping beauty • briar rose • fairytales • arabian fairytales • arabian folktales
A look at two versions of the same story but with the same message.
the sleeping beauty • briar rose • fairytales • arabian fairytales • arabian folktales
Top Online Multimedia Projects
Animated folk tales; Elftrance images and other great Flash and QuickTime diversions.
burroughs • folktales • elftrance • mazur • an exquisite corpse
Animated folk tales; Elftrance images and other great Flash and QuickTime diversions.
burroughs • folktales • elftrance • mazur • an exquisite corpse
William Tell
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
Origins of the Jack and the Beanstalk Story
Jack and the Beanstalk has its origins in the mists of antiquity. Separate stories of a passageway to the sky and giants merged to form this story of a quick-witted lad.
jack and the beanstalk story • origin jack and the beanstalk • jack the giant killer • yggdrasil • pan gu
Jack and the Beanstalk has its origins in the mists of antiquity. Separate stories of a passageway to the sky and giants merged to form this story of a quick-witted lad.
jack and the beanstalk story • origin jack and the beanstalk • jack the giant killer • yggdrasil • pan gu
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