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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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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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Legends

For Students 3rd - 8th
Looking for fun and entertaining legends to read to your students? Try this site and explore the easy to read online stories. `
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Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Myths, Legends, & Folktales: Collection

For Teachers K - 1st
Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Native American Legends

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson plan for teaching Native American Legends. Well-designed, and applicable to any legend which you might choose to read.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Myths/legends of the Sioux

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic collection of Sioux legends and myths. Compiled in print by Marie L. Mclaughlin, and presented in electronic form by the University of Virginia.
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V Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource cracks the myths, hoaxes, and urban legends related to computer viruses. Also provides information on how to tell the difference between a hoax and a real virus and ways to reduce the number of false-alarms received.
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Bernard Suzanne: Plato and His Dialogues: Heracles (Hercules)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an extensive, scholarly retelling of the stories of Heracles and of the legends that surround him, including descriptions of his twelve labors and the geographical locations corresponding to the myths.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Dido and the Foundation of Carthage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
According to ancient legend, Dido made a deal with a local ruler to obtain as much land as she could cover with an oxhide. Dido interpreted "cover" in an imaginative way and the land she obtained became the site of the important ancient...
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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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American Folklore: Alabama Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Alabama.
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American Folklore: Arizona Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Arizona.
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American Folklore: California Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of California.
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American Folklore: Colorado Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Colorado.
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American Folklore: Florida Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Florida.
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American Folklore: Georgia Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Georgia.
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American Folklore: Indiana Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Indiana.
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American Folklore: Kansas Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Kansas.
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American Folklore: Louisiana Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Louisiana.
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American Folklore: Maine Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maine.
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American Folklore: Maryland Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maryland.
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American Folklore: Massachusetts Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Massachusetts.
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American Folklore: Michigan Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Michigan.

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