Academic Programs in Folklore (U.S.)
A list of some of the more renowned academic centers of folklore study in the United States. Careers in Folklore
This CNN feature is a tad on the light side, but offers insights into the lives of professional folklorists.
Folk Art
Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder has created a marvelous cross-cultural resource for both creators and aficionados of folk arts and crafts. Glossary of Folklore Terms
Concise definitions of the words and phrases we use in discussing urban legends, folklore and mythology. Pocket Tales
Peter Kohler retells myths and legends from cultures of various times and places. What Is Folklore?
Definitions and perspectives from a variety of sources, compiled by the New York Folklore Society. What Is Mythology?
A concise introduction to mythology, both as a phenomenon and as a field of study. World Mythology
N. S. Gill's vast and indispensible cross-cultural directory of ancient mythology resources on the Web. American Folk
A handsome site dedicated to contemporary folklife and popular culture in America, featuring well-written articles on subjects ranging from car art to miniature golf. American Folklife Center
Information about folklore collections and resources throughout the United States. Bibliography of Folklore Resources
From the New York Folklore Society, a definitive list of print resources for the study of oral history and family folklore. Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
"Words with tales to tell" -- 1885 edition of E. Cobham Brewer's renowned reference work. Indexed and searchable. Bulfinch's Mythology
Painstakingly transcribed and annotated in hypertext format by Bob Fisher, this is a superb edition of one of the great studies in ancient mythology. An Electronic Journal of Folklore
Emphasis on folklore and ethnomusicology of Estonia, with some discussion of urban legends. The Encyclopedia Mythica Best of the Net
Ongoing project of Dutch writer Micha F. Lindemans, with over 3,000 articles on mythology and folklore contributed by readers. Folklore: An Introduction
A brief overview of the study of folklore by Cindy Landrum. She explains how urban legends fit into a continuum of oral tradition stretching back through the ages. Folklore & Mythology Electronic Texts Best of the Net
A huge, engaging selection of traditional tall tales and world myths in hypertext format. Myth & Legend - Ancient to Space Age
This stunning site by Philip Burns indexes reference materials on everything from flood myths to chupacabras. An excellent resource. Types of the Folktale
The major types of folktale, from fairy tales to myths, are defined and compared here
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