Legends and myths from several Native American cultures including plains tribes, woodland tribes, and others are found here.

Resource dispels the myths often associated with creativity and counterbalances them with the reality of what creative behaviors are. (Published June 30, 2006)

Presented on the Museum Network, Myths and Legends section, this is the mannerist painting "Perseus and Andromeda" by the Venetian artist, Titian. The painting resides in the Wallace Collection.

In this lesson plan, your students can read Native American poetry, then create their own unique sand paintings. Provides links to handouts and information as well assessment criteria, and extension ideas.

This website from England explains the role of myth and legend in every culture and gives many reasons for the importance of the retelling in myth, especially to children. There are links to other interesting spots on the general website.

Here you will read a brief definition of what a legend is, a myth, and a folktale and how they are different from each other.

Nice unit designed to help students of Puerto Rican descent learn about their cultural roots. Students research Taino culture and read Taino myths, legends and poems; create their own myths and poems; and practice Spanish vocabulary....

Brief, general background of the Robin Hood Legend, with links to two Robin Hood sites.

This site has basic dictionary entries on some of the legendary heroes and heroines of Ancient Rome. Most are characters from The Aeneid.

History for Kids tells the background story of the origins of Rome through the mythology of the legendary Romulus and Remus.

A short introduction to the topic of dinosaurs with a fact section on sixteen different dinosaurs. Another section looks at dinosaur myths and legends in ancient cultures. There are also lesson plans and some word puzzles.

This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...

Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.