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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.

Subcategories

• By Region
• Directories
• Fables
• Fabulous Creatures
• Fairy Tales
• Ghost Stories
• Graffiti
• Jokes and Anecdotes
• Journals
• Legends
• Lore
• Myths
• Poetry
• Proverbs and Sayings
• Rhymes
• Riddles
• Superstitions
• Tales
• Urban Legends

Resources in This Category

• Mysteries of Canada

  http://www.mysteriesofcanada.com/
  Stories of mysterious Canadian history, geography, myths, and legends. Features searchable story index, investigator profiles, researcher tips, and links of interest.

• The Encyclopedia Mythica

  http://www.pantheon.org/
  On-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend, containing definitions of deities, fabulous creatures and places, as well as images and stories.

• The Gold Scales

  http://oaks.nvg.org/
  Extensive collection of traditional and modern wisdom, tales and lore (in Norwegian and English).

Related Categories

• Home > Arts > Literature > Myths and Folktales
• Home > Arts > Humanities > Literature in Art
• Home > Arts > Performing Arts > Storytelling

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• Russian

 

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