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The Brothers Grimm of Russian Folk TalesOne Russian alone collected more folk tales than both Grimm brothers combined.
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Characteristics of Russian Folk TalesA description of different aspects of stories told by the Russian people. For the purposes of this article, Russia will refer to Great, Small, and White Russia (modern day Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus). -
Fairy Tales: The Real Deal Behind Their Morals and Character StereotypesFairy tales are not, in reality, as harmless as they are made to seem. A second look at some beloved classics unveils some rather surprising realizations on questionable moral values and gender stereotyping.
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Book Review: "Monkey: Folk Novel of China"This is a review of an abridged English translation of the ancient Chinese folk tale, Journey to the West.
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Female Gender Roles in Fairy TalesA second look may show us that fairy tales may not be as innocuous as they seem. Gender roles and stereotypes abound, and this article discusses the roles that females have come to play in these stories.
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Fireside TalesPennsylvania Fireside Tales by Jeffrey R. Frazier is filled with legends and folktales of the good old days. The mountains of Pennsylvania have always called to him.
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Folk Metal Music GenreBorn in the 1990's, and perhaps the earliest example is the British band Skyclad, folk metal is an offshoot of heavy metal that typically uses folkish instruments and occasionally folk singing styles.
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Some Old Wives Tales, Myths and Superstitions About Conceiving Are Based in FactSometimes old wives' tales are the folk wisdom of previous generations.
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A True Ghost Story from "Ghostly Tales of Route 66" and the Fort El Reno Ghost TourAs part of a trilogy of books set along Route 66 ("Ghostly Tales of Route 66"), I traveled from Oklahoma to the coast last November, researching ghost stories. -
The Value of Fairy Tales for Adults and Children: They Help Us See the World as a Better Place when We Are Having ProblemsSusan Boyle and Paul Potts have shown the world that people with talent can make it big against heavy odds. That's what we learn in fairy tales and why everyone responds to their stories. -
Tales from the Thousand and One NightsA huge collection of stories from Arabia, India, Persia, and even China have been compiled to form the novel 'Tales from Thousand and One Nights'. There are a number of editions of this book and not all of them are similar.
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Pregnancy Old Wives Tales and Strange Folk LoreStrange folk lore and old wives' tales have been passed down from families of all cultures to expectant mothers of all ages. These stories have passed on warnings and gave predictions of things to come.
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Where to Travel If Your Kid Loves Fairy TalesVacation ideas for families with children who love fairy tales.
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First Fairy Tales: Little Red Riding HoodThe first version of Little Red Riding Hood that inspired the stories of today. -
Coyote Trickster Tales Among Different Native TribesThe coyote trickster is shared among a variety of Native American tribes, and is frequently portrayed in numerous folklore. This article compares the coyote trickster tales of the Yokut, Nez Perce, Wintu and Paiute groups. -
Old Wives' Tales and Women as HerbalistsOld wives' tales have their basis in the practice of herbal medicine. -
The Evolution of Folk Lore to Fairy TaleViolence and gore, blood and disaster, hardship and unhappy endings, the true nature of fairy tales were never meant to be innocent.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow as a Folk TaleA look at how Sleepy Hollow follows the structure of a characteristic folk tale.
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Old Wives Tales the Body Part 1There are plenty of old wives tales that deal with the body. It is hard to believe that people once believed these were true.
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Debunking Old Wives Tales and Advice About Pregnancy and ParentingOld wives tales are far too common. Here's a lits of some of them, and whether or not they are valid. -
Top Ten Songs by Veggie TalesVeggie Tales is new on NBC's Saturday morning lineup, but the show has been around on DVD since 1993. The veggies have produced a lot of great songs, many of themi in the Silly Songs with Larry segment. -
The Early Gaelic Tales as Evidence of Pre-Christian MythologyExamining the similarities between archaeological records and classical writings to determine how much of the mythology presented in Gaelic tales is pre-Christian in nature and how much is the work of monastic scholars.
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How Disney Damages Fairy Tales and Historical FolkloreJack Zipes believes that Disney destroyed fairy tales. Here's why he's right.
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The Persistence of Cannibalism in Fairy TalesFairy tales are a hotbed of cannibalistic tendencies. At least in their original versions. -
Chaucer's Criticism of the Catholic Church in The Canterbury TalesThis paper seeks to understand Geoffrey Chaucer's criticisms of the church and its officials, how they were developed and what he hoped to accomplish through their inclusion in the tales.
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Old Wives Tales, Myths and Superstitions About Conceiving from Mountain MamasIn this scientific age of genetic reproduction, test-tube babies, gender choosing embryos, artificial insemination and other gadgets and gizmos, a little tried and true advice might do us all some good and, unlike some science, at least no harm.
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The Tales of the AssassinThis is a medieval type fantasy story.Bakura finally begins his life as an assassin. What he will become of the Kingdom Zeltic before the destroyers come and attack. Can He himself do something to save this kingdom? Or is the fate sealed?.
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The Merits of Disney's Song of the SouthA comparison look at Disney's Song of the South, along with the original Uncle Remus tales and the ride, Splash Mountain, at Disneyland. Discusses the merits of the film, and how they override any offensive stereotypes.
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First Fairy Tales: Sleeping BeautyThe first story of Sleeping Beauty that inspired future versions. -
The Dubliners: Ireland's Greatest Folk Music GroupThe Dubliners have become as much a legend in Ireland as many of heroes they sing about. The seemingly immortal group entered the music scene during a boom in the public's interest in popular ballads. -
Tales of Non-traditional StudentsSix versions of the same story.
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March of the Mammals: Tales of Autumnal Encounters with Spiders, Mice and Other PestsIt's Autumn, which means it's time to start pulling out the bug spray, mouse traps and cobweb clippers. But for the love of God, learn from my mistakes -
The McPike Mansion; a Past History of Haunted TalesThis article looks at the McPike Mansion located in Alton, Illinois. -
Tales from Two CitiesTwo true stories illustrate that folks in big cities are not all bad.
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Tall Tales and Wonders GaloreMichael Crummey's Galore is a magical roundelay of stories and characters, historical and fantastical. It opens with a mysterious man found in the belly of a whale, and goes full-speed from there. -
The Greatest Comic Book Covers of All Time (No.14) Marvel Tales #53 Wanted Dead or Alive!An overview on the importance of Spider-Man and cover art in Marvel Comics. -
A Review of the New Book, Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children by Conn IgguldenAccording to the new book by Conn Iggulden, illustrated by Lizzy Duncan, it is possible. Tollins are not fairies, and should never be confused as such. The beginning of the book makes it clear
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Find Free Children's AudioBooks on the InternetBring literary classics and fairy tales to life for children with these free audiobooks.
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Beasties: How to Make Stuffed AnimalsDo you like to make stuffed animals? More specifically, do you enjoy creating mythical folk creatures that might go bump in the night? Discover "Beasties" for patterns and stories about these friendly monsters. -
The Evolution of Irish Folklore in Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Tales of TerrorLe Fanu is regarded by many critics as the greatest master of the Victorian Gothic. Le Fanu's short stories which involve Irish myth can be measured via the characters propinquity with the setting of Ireland.
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