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  1. World Folklore: Read folktales, myths, legends and fairy tales …

    Welcome to World Folklore, which features folktales from around the globe. From Aesop’s fables to fairy tales, from Thor’s Wedding to the Screaming Tunnel, we’ve got funny short stories, …

  2. 50 Most Popular Folktales Around the World - Facts.net

    Nov 30, 2024 · We have compiled an extensive list of fairy tales and folktales for you to read and enjoy. Included in this article are their origins, notable authors who either wrote them originally …

  3. Famous American Folktales & Stories from A to Z

    Retellings of American folktales and legends, Native American myths, weather folklore, ghost stories and more from each of the 50 United States of America. Great for school children and …

  4. World of Tales - Stories for children, folktales, fairy tales and ...

    Step into the wondrous world of folk and fairy tales! Whether a student, a parent or a teacher, here you can take a magical journey, filled with adventure, or just remember what it feels like …

  5. 100+ Folklore Examples, Types, and Meanings

    May 13, 2025 · Discover 100 powerful folklore examples and explore the true meaning of folklore across cultures, myths, and traditions.

  6. The best US folklore stories & local legends from every state

    The vast USA with its diverse and varied populations, geographies and historical influences, is home to some of the most fascinating folklore stories. From creepy cryptids to mythical …

  7. Folklore - Wikipedia

    Folklore began to distinguish itself as an autonomous discipline during the period of romantic nationalism in Europe. A particular figure in this development was Johann Gottfried von …

  8. Mysteries & Folklore: Definition and Stories | HISTORY

    Nov 7, 2006 · Discover the truth behind mysteries, legends and paranormal curiosities such as UFOs, the Bermuda Triangle, zombies, witches and more. You know to avoid black cats, but …

  9. Folktexts: A library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology ...

    Also known as The Grimms' Fairy Tales, this is the most influential of all folklore collections and one of the most beloved books of all time. At this site are listed all the stories' titles, in English …

  10. 101 Folklore Examples (2026) - Helpful Professor

    Sep 6, 2023 · There are examples of folklore throughout every known culture, representing stories of where we came from and narratives that pass on morals and the core values of a cultural …