- Beowulf@
- Explore the world of Beowulf, the epic Old English heroic poem. Sites feature text of the poem, articles, summaries, and modern-day adaptations of Anglo-Saxon poetry.
- Brendan (460-583)@
- Find sites about Saint Brendan, the Irish monk also dubbed as the Navigator, the Voyager, and the Bold. Sites feature history, article, bibliography, prayers, and images related to the monk of Clonfert.
- Captain Stormalong@
- Find out more about Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, the folk hero of the American tall tales, through sites narrating the legend behind the sailor popularly known as Captain Stormalong.
- Crockett, Davy (1786-1836)@
- Read about Davy Crockett, the 19th-century American folk hero, soldier, and politician. Sites provide an overview of his biography, timeline, quotes, articles, and text of a speech by the King of the Wild Frontier.
- Faust (5)
- Learn about the legend of Faust, the protagonist of a German classic in which a medieval scholar makes a pact with the Devil. Sites provide online text, discussion of stories, bibliography, Faust-based game, and articles.
- Holy Grail (9)
- Learn about the legend of Holy Grail, the sacred vessel by Jesus at the Last Supper. Sites include articles providing background info, interpretations, myths, research, and images related to the chalice.
- Joe Magarac@
- Relive the legend of Joe Magarac, the American folk hero who was a steelworker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through sites featuring articles, pictures, background of the folklore, and his influence on popular culture.
- John Henry@
- Learn about John Henry, the African-American folk hero through sites featuring stories, articles, and profile of the steel-driver of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad company.
- Johnny Appleseed (Chapman, John) (1774-1845)@
- Explore sites about John Chapman, the nurseryman popularly known as Johnny Appleseed. Sites feature history, articles, timeline, puzzles, and images of the man who introduced the apple to large parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
- Jones, Casey (1863-1900)@
- Read about Casey Jones, the legendary engineer from Jackson, Tennessee through sites featuring stories, articles, essays, and info on the Casey Jones Railroad Museum State Park.
- Lost Continent of Atlantis (22)
- Solve the mystery of Atlantis, the legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, through sites discussing various theories, myths, debates, and research on the lost continent.
- Mike Fink@
- Find out about Mike Fink, the keelboatman of the Old West, through sites featuring articles, profile, and stories about the legendary hero of the American tall tale.
- Paul Bunyan@
- Learn about Paul Bunyan, the mythical lumberjack through sites featuring articles, essays, audiobook, and images of the American folk hero of the tall tales.
- Pecos Bill@
- Read about Pecos Bill, the mythical cowboy immortilized in numerous tall tales through sites featuring his profile, stories, and article on the folk hero of the Old West.
- Queen of Sheba (960 BCE-?)@
- Learn about the Queen of Sheba, the ruler of the ancient kingdom mentioned in the Jewish scriptures. Sites provide history, profile, text, and picture gallery related to the queen also known as Makeda.
- Robin Hood@
- Relive the legend of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men through sites providing articles, texts of stories, bibliography, and images related to the folk hero of Sherwood Forest.
- William Tell@
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