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The Encyclopedia Mythica - An online encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and legend from different cultures and religions all over the world.
The Constellation Table - Provides a brief history behind the namings of the 88 constellations.
Blood Red Dawn - A Korean folk tale about a woodcutter who discovers the hidden power of a good deed.
The Odyssey Online - Homeric Odyssey links online. Everything from Odyssey quizzes and games to the entire translated version of the Odyssey online can be found at this site.
Aesop's Fables - Traditional and modern versions, illustrated and retold by art students at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Requires Flash plug-in.
Aesops Fables in RealAudio - Collection of fables narrated by the webmaster's daughter.
Thinkquest: The Genesis Project - Exploration of creation myths from many societies, from Algonquin to Yuma, along with a dictionary of creation mythology terms, and a visitor activity centre.
Myth, Fable and Traditional - Explains the difference between myths, fables, and legends. Also offers an assortment of each.
Fundooz - Illustrated Indian, Greek, and Roman myths; fables from Aesop and the Panchatantra; tales about the wise fool Birbal; and fairy tales.
Korean Folk Tales - Simple tales re-told in English.
AFRO-Americ@ - Myths and fables from around the world.
Storytymes' Aesop's Fables - Aesop's Fables in mp3 format with music and sound effects that help bring the characters to life, download then play to hear the story.
The Legend of the Yeti - Illustrated stories of the Yeti, photos, also includes online games and wallpaper.
Lorna The Reluctant Dragon Slayer - Fairly tale involving a two legged wyvern.
Karine's Stories - Coyote stories told by Carine Dornbush when she was between the age of 5 and 8 years old.
Sigurd and Fafnir - Mythology from the North about the son of a king who must battle a dragon to gain his inheritance.
Animals, Myths and Legends - Features Oban the Knowledge Keepers tales of Animals, myths and legends. Read stories, solve puzzles, play games, and meet a dragon.
Tiger Shoes and Dragon Mittens - Chinese tale of a beautiful lady in an old picture who falls in love with Bing Yang but is stolen away by a greedy and corrupt official. Find out if Big Yang and the lady get back together and learn why Chinese babies wear tiger socks, but don't wear dragon mittens.
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