Mythology
& Folklore
Zone
Mythology
& Folklore
Zone
This page is dedicated to mythology and folklore.
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I. Periodicals
II. Books
III. Internet Resources
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I. Periodicals
Windling,
Terri. "Folkroots." Realms of Fantasy. Bi-monthly. P.
O. Box 736, Mt. Morris, IL 61954.
Terri Windling is a respected authority in fantasy and folklore and this column is a wonderful research source for folklore influences in fantasy literature. Each issue covers a different subject. Past topics have included the Scottish Brown Man and other woodland fairy protectors and cats in world religions and literature (this was a particularly fascinating article; felines have been important religious and folk symbols throughout the world, often associated with maternal guardians and fertility). Bibliographies and suggested reading lists are included with each article and makes "Folkroots" and even more valuable resource for research.
II. Books
Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Chivalry & Legends of Charlemange.
Garden City, NY: Guild America Books,
1968(?).
Synopsis of Arthurian and other Medieval legends: Charlemange, Robin Hood, The Black Prince, etc.
Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of
Fable. Garden City, NY: Guild America Books,
1968.
Bulfinch's Mythology is the classic collection of mythology that is often the book that introduces children to the genre; as such, some of the more adult themed and violent aspects of the myths have been omitted. Bulfinch gives excellent synopsis of classical Greek and Roman myths and epics such as The Odyssey and The Aeneid. It also covers some of the Norse mythology, citing that most Americans are of European descent and it is important that we have knowledge of our ancestor's mythology. There are chapters covering monsters such as giants and the chimera, as well as some of the later medieval creatures such as the unicorn and the hideous basilisk. Bulfinch notes passages from literature, Milton's Paradise Lost, for example, that makes use of classical mythology. A superb reference book for mythology.
Great American Folklore.
Compiled by Kemp P. Battle. Garden City,
NY: Doubleday & Co., 1986.
A collection of American legends, folk tales, and superstitions from throughout the nation, organized by subject.
QPB Treasury of North American
Folktales. Ed. Catherine Peck. New
York: Quality Paperback Book Club, 1998.
This is an anthology of North American folklore collected by North Carolina's own folklore authority Cather9ine Peck. It is a rich collection covering a wide and varied range of tales. Native American creation and trickster tales, Latin American, and African-American folklore is included with the Euro-American stories that are usually presented in folktale anthologies, making this a truly inclusive work. Tales are arranged by categories: "How the World Was Made," "Tall Tales, Brags, and Other Lies," "Legendary Heroes and Heroines," "The Fool<' and "Love Stories" to name a few. Charles Johnson provides an excellent introduction. This is fine book.
Wilkinson,
Philip. DK Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology. Ney York:
DK Publishing, Inc., 1998.
An illustrated dictionary covering major figures in various mythologies from around the world.
III. Internet Resources
The Encyclopedia Mythica is an online encyclopedia of mythology covering
myths and legends from a diverse international selection: everything from
Arthurian to Roman, including Aztec, Celtic, Hindu, Haitian, etc. This
site also provides a handy search engine that allows for cross referencing
common subjects among various mythos. Highly
recommended.
Gareth Long's Encyclopedia of Monsters, Mythical Creatures and Fabulous Beasts,
Folklore and Mythology Electronic
Texts
A vast online source of folktales and myths edited/translated by
University of Pittsburgh's D. H. Ashliman, arranged by subject matter.
The premier spot on the web for information about folklore, myths and legends.
Information concerning mythologies from around the world.
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