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***Library Hot Five #179: Myths and
Legends***
It's spring and
fanciful tales are in the air!
Encyclopedia Mythical
http://www.pantheon.org/Study
mythology from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Also
featured are folklore and folktales from around the world, Arthurian
legend, Greek heroic legend, legendary and mythical creatures,
heroes, and genealogy tables.
Teaching the Myths
http://www.mythweb.com/teachers/why/why.htmlThis
site highlights the Greek characters and myths that most appeal to
students, offers suggestions for presenting the myths, and provides
a list of mythological references.
Myths About the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=/mythology/stars.html&sw=false&edu=elem&cd=false&v=&dr=&fr=fLearn
how different cultures from around the world view the
constellations.
Afro-America: Myths and Fables
http://www.afro.com/kidstalk/myths/myths.html
Enjoy tales such as Anansi and the Turtle; How Coyote
Stole Fire; The Lion and the Hare; and The Rabbit, the Elephant, and
the Whale.
The Greek Mythology Site
http://www.thinkquest.org/library/lib/site_sum_outside.html?tname=11606&url=11606/This
ThinkQuest site designed by students includes descriptions of the
gods and goddesses, a collection of popular myths, and a glossary of
Greek words and phrases.
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