Folklore

Indian Story and Song from North America Indian Story and Song from North America- Nineteenth-century collection of native legends by Alice Fletcher. The Story of the Bear and His Indian Wife The Story of the Bear and His Indian Wife- Nineteenth-century recounting of a Haida legend. Tales from the Totems of the Hidery Tales from the Totems of the Hidery- Nineteenth-century collection of Haida legends. A Collection of Yukon River Indian Legends A Collection of Yukon River Indian Legends- Small e-text collection of tales. Piasa Bird Legend Piasa Bird Legend- The fictional Illinois "Indian" legend of the Piasa Bird, and the explanation of its true origins (a white fictionwriter invented it in the 19th century). First People Legends First People Legends- Online collection of more than 1300 tales from the United States, Canada and Mexico. Zuñi Folk Tales Zuñi Folk Tales- Frank Hamilton Cushing's 1901 collection of legends and stories. Native American Stories Native American Stories- Collection of Indian legends, mostly unattributed, from various tribal traditions. Storytelling of the North Carolina Native Americans Storytelling of the North Carolina Native Americans- Lumbee, Cherokee, and Occaneechi traditional storytelling and stories. The Legend of Eagleman The Legend of Eagleman- An excerpt from a collection of Pima Indian tales. The Children and the Hummingbird The Children and the Hummingbird- Excerpt from a book of Hopi legends. The Ku Bird and the Walking Stone The Ku Bird and the Walking Stone- Two tales excerpted from a book of Yaqui myths. Eldrbarry's Raven Tales Eldrbarry's Raven Tales- Collection of Indian legends from the Pacific Northwest. Native American Literature Native American Literature- Repository for legends and traditional stories from hundreds of tribes. Canku Ota: Stories Index Canku Ota: Stories Index- Archive of native legends and folktales published in this Indian cultural newsletter. Tales of the North American Indians Tales of the North American Indians- 1929 collection of Indian legends and stories. Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society- Chicago, IL. Traditional arts organization, with emphasis also in dance. Purpose statement. Newsletter online. Costume collection photos online.… Argentina Barrel Organ Museum - La Salvia Argentina Barrel Organ Museum - La Salvia- It describes the history of the production of the traditional "Organitos" (Barrel Organs) La Salvia in the Argentina. Gandolf.com - Cornish Folklore Index Gandolf.com - Cornish Folklore Index- Contains sections on the superstitions, legends and folk tales of the county, including information on smuggling, giants and faeries. Pais Dinogad Pais Dinogad- Text and translation of one of the earliest surviving Welsh nursery rhymes. Celtic Folklore - Welsh & Manx Celtic Folklore - Welsh & Manx- By John Rhys (1901); e-text at the Internet Sacred Text Archive. British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions- A study by Wirt Sikes (1881), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text Archive. Legend of Maggie Ramsay Legend of Maggie Ramsay- The tale of Maggie Ramsay, the witch of the Auld NorthBurn. Scottish Traditional Tales Scottish Traditional Tales- Introduction to Scottish tales and storytelling, with bibliography, and sample tales. Draznilkas -- Russian Children's Taunts Draznilkas -- Russian Children's Taunts- Deals with the history of short, humorous verses used in Russia by children to tease, taunt and play pranks on other children. Little Mos' Woman Little Mos' Woman- Enhanting fairy tale from the Sukyrja village in the north-western corner of a Mansi (Vogul) area Dragons of the British Isles Dragons of the British Isles- Gazetteer of places associated with dragons. The Folklore of the British Isles The Folklore of the British Isles- Examines the folklore, tales and supernatural creatures of England, Scotland and Wales. From Mysterious Britain. The Museum of Myth and Fable The Museum of Myth and Fable- An education programme based on storytelling in The Morgan Library, Wem, Shropshire. Contact and event details. Folklore Society Folklore Society- Devoted to the study of traditional arts and crafts, customs, beliefs and folk medicine. Features membership information as well as details of the society's libr…