Story Arts | Sites with Folktale or Mythology Text

These sites contain the text of multicultural tales to explore.

Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts Edited and/or translated by D.L. Ashliman, University of Pittsburgh: A remarkable electronic text collection organized by alphabetical topics and Aarne-Thompson folktale motifs such as: Animal Brides, Bald Stories, Changeling Legends etc.
The Moonlit Road: A well constructed multi-media site with audio and text versions of Southeastern United States Folktales.
Bullfinch's Mythology: A wide range of classical Greek and Roman mythology texts.
The Cinderella Bibliography: An awesome comprehensive look at variations on the classic tale of Cinderella compiled by Russell Peck.
Powerful Symbols: Native American animal stories with background on symbolism and spirituality.
Encyclopedia Mythica: An elaborate reference dictionary of myth, folklore and legend.
Indigenous People's Literature: An amazing site for all things Native.
The Tortoise and the Geese and Other Tales of Bilpai: A collection of ancient animal tales from India
Jataka Tales: This collection of wisdom tales from India is from More Jataka Tales, retold by Ellen C. Babbitt with illustrations by Ellwsorth Young, and published by D. Appleton-Century Company in New York and London in 1922.
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