This guide was created for ENG251 (Mythology). It includes resources and book recommendations that are also useful for students in EDU291.
Curated sites featuring folklore, tall tales, myths, legends, and related materials. Note that some resources are not written specifically for children; use judgment when sharing with younger readers.
U.S., Mexican, and Canadian folklore with tall tales, myths & legends, ghost stories, fables, and fairy tales.
Myths and legends reflecting cultural worldviews and attempts to explain natural phenomena. Note: this site was not written for children.
Selected titles featuring American folk heroes and world origin stories—great pairings for Mythology (ENG251) and ENH/EDU291.
A collection of tall tales about such American folk heroes as Paul Bunyan, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Pecos Bill, and John Henry.
A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. “A must for mythology shelves.” — Booklist.
This marvelous collection brings together the great myths and legends of the United States—from the creation stories of the first inhabitants to tall tales, fables, and folklore.