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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Mary Hunter Austin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Mary Hunter Austin recreates two Native American tales in her stories, "The Story of Little Tavwots," and "The Fire-Bringer." The texts can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each story has downloadable...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Mythology and Legends

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.
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Aaron Shepherd

Aaron Shepard's World of Stories: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths, Legends, Etc.

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Here are folktales, fairy tales, tall tales, myths, legends, magical tales, and sacred stories, plus original fables, humor, fantasy, and historical fiction from award-winning author Aaron Shepard. Most of the stories have been published...
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Other

Animal Myths & Legends

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Creative site that collects Native American and Australian Aboriginal tales, retelling them in an easy-to-read style. Also collects animal stories, such as how the zebra got its stripes, from kids from all over the world. Includes links...
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Other

Egypt Art: Mythology Gallery Directory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...
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Yale University

The Tainos of Puerto Rico: Rediscovering Borinquen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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....
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Other

Jc Online: Mitos E Lendas Nosso Folclore (In Portugese)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting collection of 20 Brazilian folktales and myths from different regions of the country, such as the Amazonian rain forest. Includes stories of mythical cities, of creatures that haunt certain regions, and of a goat that eats...
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Britain Express

Britain Express: Myths and Legends: Robin Hood

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief, general background of the Robin Hood Legend, with links to two Robin Hood sites.
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Other

Mythography: Roman Heroes and Heroines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has basic dictionary entries on some of the legendary heroes and heroines of Ancient Rome. Most are characters from The Aeneid.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Romulus and Remus

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids tells the background story of the origins of Rome through the mythology of the legendary Romulus and Remus.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: The History of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
MexConnect provides links to many myths and legends of Mexico.
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Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

Royal Bc Museum: Dinosaurs

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Other

Victoria Falls Guide: African Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An informational site by two people who grew up in Zimbabwe. Covers facts, art, customs, culture, history, myths, traditions, and religions of Zimbabwe and Africa. Also has a news sections with links to articles on Zimbabwe.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief but thorough article on the Bald Eagles. Content also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson as he discusses the role of eagles in Eskimo myth.
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Other

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
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University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh:folk Links Folk:fairy Tale Site

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site offers links to folk tale and fairy tale sites. Students and teachers will benefit from this useful reference guide.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Nights With Uncle Remus: Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Joel Chandler Harris's "Nights With Uncle Remus: Myths And Legends Of The Old Plantation" has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Mythology in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Kids learn about the mythology of Ancient China including the three sovereign, the five emperors, dragons, and the legend of the Chinese New Year on this site.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Fables

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students will learn the characteristics of fables by separating them from myths and legends, as well as view and read fables from Aesop within this SMART whiteboard lesson.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Hera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a quick explanation of Hera's (Roman name "Juno") role in the Olympian society. Her symbols and domain are also revealed.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Greek Gods

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson includes some of the main Greek mythological gods and a short description about each Gods area of importance.
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Other

Database of Award Winning Children's Literature

For Students 4th - 9th
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...
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Other

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Old Wives' Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a brief list of old wives' tales related to luck, good health, hair growth, and other topics. Each includes a link to a detailed explanation of the "myth" and its origins.

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