FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY
Background Information
| American folklore: an encyclopedia | REF GR 101. A 54 1996 |
| Dictionary of African mythology | Online only |
| Dictionary of Asian mythology | Online only |
| Dictionary of Celtic mythology | Online only |
| Dictionary of English folklore | Online only |
| Dictionary of world mythology | Online only |
| Encyclopedia of folklore and literature | REF PN 41. E 48 1998 |
| Encyclopedia of urban legends | REF GR 105.34 B 78 2001 |
| Motif-index of folk-literature* | REF GR 72.56 T 48 1989 |
| Myths and legends of the world | REF BL 311. M 97 2000 |
| Oxford companion to fairy tales | Online only |
| Oxford companion to world mythology | Online only |
Journal Articles
Academic Search PremierThis multidisciplinary database is a good source to start a search on any topic.AnthroSource
This anthropology database has numerous articles on folklore and mythology.JSTOR
JSTOR is a journal archive that contains articles on a wide variety of topics, including history, anthropology, and folklore.Project Muse
This humanities database has thousands of articles on anthropology, folklore, and mythology.
Web Resources
American Folklore SocietyThis professional organization of myth-collectors and anthropologists publishes a journal of folklore research. The site also lists career opportunities.Encyclopedia Mythica
This online encyclopedia of mythology is constantly updated and includes mythic figures and creatures from Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Chinese, African, Native American, and other traditions.Folktexts: A library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology
This collection of stories, gathered by a retired professor from the University of Pittsburgh, contains hundreds of tales from Europe and around the world. All stories are in English.*How to Use the Motif Index
A motif-index is an invaluable tool for locating fairy tales and legends, but they can be tricky to use. This guide, created by the Anthropology Library at UC-Berkeley, can help you get started.
