Folk literature (oral literature, "orature") comprises the verbal forms of folklore, and includes larger narratives such as folktales, and smaller forms such as proverbs, riddles, and rhymes.Although usually transmitted by word of mouth, some forms are transmitted in writing, such as graffiti on walls, or urban legends in emails.Essential to folk literature is its existence in multiple variants.
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  • The Gold Scales
    Extensive collection of traditional and modern wisdom, tales and lore (in Norwegian and English).
  • Oral Lore
    Listing of categories and examples of oral lore.
  • The Solar Wheel Award
    List of links to 1998 and 1999 award winning websites for folklore, myth and legend.
  • Fool's Paradise - Tons-o-Trickster!
    Bibliography and large list of links exploring the complex mythic/archetypal figure of Trickster.
  • The Encyclopedia Mythica
    On-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend, containing definitions of deities, fabulous creatures and places, as well as images and stories.
  • Folklore and Myth, Fables and Tall Tales
    Folktales and proverbs from around the world, and reference lists of deities and legendary creatures and lands.
  • Small Forms of Verbal Folklore
    Discussing several minor forms such as proverbs, riddles, oaths and calls, with examples from Lithuanian folklore.
  • Folklore
    Online course materials by Mary Magoulick, Georgia College and State University.
  • Folklore Home Page
    Online course materials offered by the College of Siskiyous.
  • An Introduction to Folktales
    Discusses the dichotomy between myths, legends, and fairy tales with examples of each.
  • Mysteries of Canada
    Stories of mysterious Canadian history, geography, myths, and legends. Features searchable story index, investigator profiles, researcher tips, and links of interest.

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  • Library of Southern Literature: Folklore in Literature
    URL : docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/folklore.html
    Folklore in Literature. From: Wilson, Charles Reagan, and ... Ultimately, at its best, literature absorbs folklore, and in this way assures its survival. ...[2008/11/24]
  • folklore: Definition, Synonyms from Answers.com
    URL : www.answers.com/topic/folklore
    folklore ( ) n. The traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally ... Irish Literature Companion: folklore ...[2008/11/24]
  • Literature Folklore
    URL : www.iaswww.com/apr/Society/Folklore/Literature
    Literature Folklore Folk literature (oral literature, "orature") comprises the ... Top: Society: Folklore: Literature: Proverbs and Sayings. Fabulous Creatures ...[2008/11/25]
  • IRISH LITERATURE, MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE, AND DRAMA
    URL : www.luminarium.org/mythology/ireland
    Website for Irish and Celtic literature, mythology, and folklore, including Fairy tales, mythological hero tales, and study resources.[2008/10/30]
  • Folklore of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folklore_of_the_United_States
    5 Literature and the arts. 6 History. 7 Contemporary folklore. 8 Songs and games. 9 References ... · American literature (Folklore · Poetry · Transcendentalism ...[2008/12/01]
  • Folklore
    URL : www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~mmagouli/performance.htm
    ... is an integral part of folklore which has often offered insight into literature. ... key concepts and theories of literature, folklore, anthropology, and cultural ...[2004/08/23]
  • Philippine folk literature - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Folklore
    ... literature as a part of folklore. 2 Philippine folk literature in ... 3 Categories of Philippine folk literature. 4 As an example of Southeast Asian folklore ...[2008/11/09]
  • literatureplace.com Provides Teachers with Folklore for the Classroom.
    URL : www.literatureplace.com/bookfolios/info/core_folklore.asp
    literatureplace.com has folklore for young readers filled with legends, tall ... Folklore, the body of literature that has no known authors, has come to us ...[2008/11/22]
  • folktale: Definition from Answers.com
    URL : www.answers.com/topic/folklore-1
    folktale or folk tale ( ) n. A story or legend forming part of an ... English Folklore: folktales. Home > Library > Literature & Language > English Folklore ...[2008/11/23]
  • ICRONESIAN
    URL : hawaii.edu/hivandaids/Pre-Contact_Marianas_Folklore,_Legends,_and_Literature...
    literature and folklore of the Mariana Island. group in Micronesia and discuss the emergence ... Pre-Contact Marianas Folklore, Legends, and Literature ...[2005/04/26]
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