Lore Of The Land
Folklore from around the world.
Abenaki Lore 
In the Abenaki legends, Glooskap, the mythical spirit or god, is portrayed as a creator or helper of the Creator. Appalachain Legends, The Mothman
Spending a few days not far from where the Mothman was said to have appeared, Point Pleasant, WV, I was inspired to look into his story in more detail. Baku Maiden Tower Mysteries and Legends
Taking a closer look shows a much more complex structure that is shrouded in mystery. Bewitched Canoe
The Bewitched Canoe is a French Canadian tale of voyageurs who were unfortunate enough to have made a deal with the Devil, Brer Rabbit Falls Down A Well
I love the stories of Brer Rabbit and his companions. Here is one of my favorite Don Quixote
Whether he was a crazy man, or truly that last of a chivalrous era, Don Quixote is the embodiment of the idealist, and a bittersweet reminder of what happens when that idealism is lost. Foxes of Gormanston Castle
The strange behavior of the foxes at Gormanston Castle. From The Glens Of Scotland
There is more folklore in one glen in Scotland than you will find anywhere. From delightful customs to tales of beasties, heroes and chivalry! From The Green Hills Of Ireland
Looking into the folklore and legends of Ireland, featuring William Butler Yeats. Human Giants - Fact Or Myth?
Throughout the history of folklore and mythology there have been stories and legends of giants. One may often wonder if the myths were based on facts or if the facts actually became distorted into mythological legends over time. Kappa Legends Of Japan
Yokai can be malevolent, mischievous, and some may bring good fortune to those who see them. Some, like the kappa, are flesh-eating water monsters who kidnap children, and drown people or animals. Legends From The Rhine
The ancient tales of the Rhine cast a depth of feeling and meaning, like a spell, upon the reader Legends Of Lorelei
Among the plethora of tales are legends of Lorelei, the water-spirit who lures sailors who cannot resist her beauty and song. Lore Of The Yukon 
The lore of the Yukon is full of mysterious tales and the law of the call of the wild is not for the weak and wary. Mt. Rainier Is Calling Her People Home
The ancient ones called her Talol, Tahoma or Tacoma. To be back once again in the presence of her beauty is always a part of my thoughts.
Ned Kelly, Bold and Cunning 
With the anger and resentment of the local folks growing towards police and government, Kelly's gang became folk heroes. Ned Kelly, Bushranger
By the time Ned Kelly was twenty-four he had spent a lot of time in jail and was considered by the law as a bushranger who was nothing but trouble. Ned Kelly, Early Years
Edward "Ned" Kelly was a bushranger...an outlaw who turned into a folk hero in Australia. Ned Kelly, Final Chapter
An attempt to further correspond and make his grievances known was written by Ned with the help of his friend, Joe Byrne. Old Mother Of The Mountain
A short fiction story by Phyllis Doyle Burns Rougarou Of The Bayou
Similar to the European werewolf, the rougarou is a man who can shape-shift, or transform, into a creature. Tanuki and Mujina, Shapeshifters
Tanuki and Mujina are shapeshifters, from ancient Japanese folklore. The Allure and Lore of the Cat
From ancient Egyptians to medival witch trials the cat is a legendary figure in both mythology and folklore. The Beauty of the Jewish folktale
How the Jewish folktale is the embodiment of the Jewish faith. The Native American Lunar Calendar
Native Americans in the Southern U.S. used a lunar calendar, and named each Moon. Here is a calendar of Lunar activity in 2007, along with a little info. about the names they gave each month. The Selkie
This shapeshifting faery can shift from seal to human by simply removing their seal-skin cloak! The Song of Loreley
The haunting song of Loreley charms and bewitches nautical travelers on the Rhine River in Germany. The Songs of King Henry VIII
Known more for marrying and divorcing (or beheading) King Henry VIII of England was also a talented composer. Some say that it was even he who wrote the lovely song "Greensleeves" for his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Virginia Dare White Doe Legend
The Legend of the White Doe grew out of the mysterious disappearance of Virginia Dare. Visu The Woodsman And The Old Priest
Many years ago there lived on the barren plain of Suruga a woodsman by the name of Visu. He was a giant in stature, and lived in a hut with his wife and children. Why The North Star Stands Still
Paiute lore of the North Star. Folklore and Mythology Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Folklore and Mythology Site Map
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