Folklore

Library Sciences
Resources and articles on folklore and tall tales.

American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress star[offsite link]
Created by Congress in 1976 "to preserve and present American Folklife."

American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress star[offsite link]
Dedicated to preserving the memory of how we live in the United States.

American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress star[offsite link]
Dedicated to preserving the memory of how we live in the United States.

American Folklore Society star[offsite link]
Serves to stimulate interest and research in all aspects of the study of folklore and folklife.

Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies star[offsite link]
Discover this cool library in Philadelphia, PA that documents and interprets the immigrant experience in the U.S.

Birthday Traditions star[offsite link]
Learn about the history of celebrating birthdays.

CARTS: Cultural Arts and Resources for Teachers and Students star[offsite link]

Family Traditions star[offsite link]
Find out how people all over the world celebrate birth, death, weddings, festivals, and much more.

Folklore -- A Content Analysis star
Let´s examine those tales that we have come to hold so dear.

Koran and Tradition star[offsite link]
Learn about this book, also known as the Qur´an, that´s said to include God´s revelations to Muhammad and information about Muhammad´s life and deeds.

Mesoamerican Cultures star[offsite link]
Offers information about their art, archaeology, literature, folklore, and more.

Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage star[offsite link]
This Center promotes the understanding and continuity of contemporary grassroots cultures in the United States and abroad.

Swedish Easter Traditions star[offsite link]
How is Easter celebrated in this Scandanavian country?

Tall Tale Heroes star[offsite link]
Learn about folk legends such as Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Pecos Bill.

The Cinderella Project star[offsite link]
An archive containing a dozen English versions of Cinderella.

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