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	98.02.05: Universal Myths and Symbols: Animal Creatures and Creation
		I propose a renewal of the study of mythology in today’s curriculum as a return to the “shared heritage of ancestral memories”, as represented and taught through the use of mythology.
		In the mythology of the Fon, or Dahomean, located in what is nowadays the country of Benin, a bird by the name of Wututu acts as the messenger of Sogbo, who is the chief of thunder pantheon.
		Because the main topic is mythology, what was and continues to be the basis of morality, governance and identity ADDIN ENRef (Bierlein, p.5), the social development standards are at the heart of the unit.
	www.yale.edu /ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.05.x.html (8811 words)

	Giant (mythology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In Greek mythology the gigantes (γίγαντες) were (according to the poet Hesiod) the children of Uranos (Ουρανός) and Gaea (Γαία) (The Heaven and the Earth).
		Norse mythology also holds that the entire world of men was once created from the flesh of Ymir—a giant of cosmic proportions, by some considered to share a root with the name Yama of Indo-Iranian mythology.
		In Basque mythology, giants appear as jentilak and mairuak (Moors), and were said to have raised the dolmens and menhirs.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Giant_(mythology) (1756 words)

	MYSTERIOUS WORLD: Autumn 2003: Giants in the Earth Part III: Giants of Asia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The giants of the antediluvian world had been defeated but not destroyed forever as their fathers, the fallen angels, are spirits that cannot be destroyed.
		Giant in size and in thirst for conquest, the giants of Asia invaded and conquered all that their eyes beheld, wreaking great slaughter and exterminating entire cultures in their vain quest to conquer the world.
		And though the blonde giant invaders of millennia past are no longer to be found in India, their legacy still lives on in the occasional exceptionally tall Indian boy, and the shimmering blue-green eyes of Bollywood starlets.
	www.mysteriousworld.com /Journal/2003/Autumn/Giants (11389 words)

	List of legendary creatures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The following is a list of legendary creatures that humans have at some point believed to be real but have not been proven to exist.
		Some animals on this list are treated more properly by cryptozoology, where there has been a belief that they are real.
		Note that the creatures listed below are unofficial fictional national animals and that the tales told about them differ a great deal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_species_in_folklore_and_mythology (281 words)

	ipedia.com: Norse mythology Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Today, the mythology is a source of inspiration in literature (see Norse mythological influences on later literature), and as a system of belief it has been revived as the Ásatrú or Odinism.
		It may be thought of primarily as a handbook for aspiring poets, which lists and describes traditional tales which formed the basis of standardised poetic expressions, such as "kennings".
		An important problem in interpreting indigenous religious mythologies is that often the closest accounts that we have to "pre-contact" times were written by Christian missionaries or Christian converts who were obviously biased against the former faith, and even taught to refer to it as the work of the Devil.
	www.ipedia.com /norse_mythology_1.html (3777 words)

	An odyssey into Greek mythology
		Introduction to Greek Mythology - THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct.
		Greek Mythology: Heroes - If a hero is properly defined as somebody who does something dangerous to help somebody else, then the heroes of Greek mythology do not qualify.
		Odysseus: Based on The Odyssey, Homer's Epic from Greek Mythology - A detailed and a short version of the 24 books of the epic poem along with a list of names and places mentioned which can be accessed to see where in the poem they are mentioned.
	www.kn.pacbell.com /wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyc.html (974 words)

	Giantology: Folklore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		And of course, there are local legends that state that a giant made this as a road to get to his love.
		The Shoshone tribes of the region believed that the T-bitts was a cannibalistic giant who caught and cooked and ate unwary tribal folk.
		As for that giant, well, arguably he's been asleep for a while, since the region experienced a gold rush in the early 1900s and has been inhabited ever since.
	giantology.typepad.com /giantology/folklore/index.html (1078 words)

	GIANTS (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The primeval being of Scandinavian mythology, father of all the giants.
		The earlier races of peris, which in Persian mythology reigned for 2,000 years on earth, correspond to the progenitors of the first root-race.
		In the Persian mythology of the Arabian period, the peri is an elf or fairy, male or female, represented as a descendant of fallen angels, excluded from Paradise till their penance be accomplished.
	www.experiencefestival.com.cob-web.org:8888 /giants/page/4 (554 words)

	Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2004.09.02
		Hansen briefly explains the origins of the mythology as a mix of early Indo-European traditions with the tales of the local inhabitants of the "Greek" mainland.
		Hansen also traces prominent themes found in mythology such as the role of mountains, waters, and wind, and also themes dealing with combat, romantic legends, sexual myths, and the place of wondrous animals and objects.
		Further, given the role of mythology in the arts, he lists works relating to myths not only in the visual arts but also in opera and motion pictures.
	ccat.sas.upenn.edu /bmcr/2004/2004-09-02.html (1378 words)

	Pace University Library:: Mythology Resources
		If no library is listed before the call number, the resource can be found at both the Birnbaum and Mortola Libraries.
		A to Z listing of characters from mythological traditions dating from the Ancient Near East to the present.
		The Pace Library Catalog lists the books, videos and other materials that the Library owns, and tells you where to locate those materials.
	www.pace.edu /library/pages/instruct/birnbaum/mythology.html (896 words)

	Glosses.net : makeup your mind » folklore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The giant Ymir is the first living being in the world, from his body the gods fashion the land.
		Giants and gods are engaged in constant hostilities: three giantesses ruin the peace of Asgard; Thorr must constantly defend Asgard from the giants, or else “giants would inhabit Asgard” (so Þrm 18).
		Giants are usually viewed as the forces of chaos and destruction, powers of winter, and nature.
	glosses.net /archives/category/folklore (2635 words)

	Jotun (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Their stronghold is known as Utgard, and is situated in Jotunheim, one of the nine worlds of Norse cosmology, separated from Midgard, the world of men, by high mountains and dense forests.
		In his first ever sleep, a giant son and a giantess daughter grew from his armpits, his two feet copulated and gave birth to a monster with six heads.
		Heimdall perpetually watches the Bifrost Bridge from Ásgard to Jotunheim, and Thor often makes a visit in the world of the giants, to slay as many of their kind as he is able to.
	jotun.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (718 words)

	Mythology @ FreshCaffeine.com
		These are variations on the name of the first of the primeval GIANTS in the Norse mythology of Scandinavia.
		BORR is the grandson of YMIR and the husband of BESTIA/BESTLA.
		This is the name of a being closely related to the SATYRS in the classical mythology of Rome and Greece.
	myths.freshcaffeine.com (1533 words)

	Amazon.ca: Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs: Books: John Lindow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland--outlining along the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world.
		The book begins with an Introduction that helps put Scandinavian mythology in place in history, followed by a chapter that explains the meaning of mythic time, and a third section that presents in-depth explanations of each mythological term.
		These fascinating entries identify particular deities and giants, as well as the places where they dwell and the varied and wily means by which they forge their existence and battle one another.
	www.amazon.ca /Norse-Mythology-Heroes-Rituals-Beliefs/dp/0195153820 (1229 words)

	Age of Mythology for PS2 on Gamerhelp.com
		Microsoft, Age of Mythology, and Ensemble are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions.
		After a successful launch of Age of Mythology, Ensemble Studios developed and released an expansion pack, called "The Titans", which only further added to the addictive and exciting gameplay of that found in Age of Mythology.
		This is something the developers of Age of Mythology took into consideration (you won't need to do a whole lot of wood chopping, compared to other cultures).
	www.gamerhelp.com /pc/AgeofMythology/102080.shtml (4337 words)

	Mythology in Our Midst — www.greenwood.com
		This unique reference book brings mythology to life for students by exploring the connections between ancient myths and contemporary culture.
		The delightful introductory essay sets the tone, with its overview of the myriad areas of human endeavors that have been influenced by mythology including the arts, science, psychology, language and literature, consumer products and other aspects of popular culture.
		The user-friendly volume is comprised of 50 narrative essays, that offer a lively retelling of the myth, and then trace the cultural connections.
	www.greenwood.com /catalog/GR2192.aspx (267 words)

	literatureplace.com Provides Teachers with Folklore for the Classroom.
		The language of the retelling retains the authentic flavor of the oral form characteristic of folklore.
		Since there are numerous versions of the folklore, it is possible that your library has a different version.
		A column is provided for you to indicate placement or grade level based on your student population and your class for a given year.
	www.literatureplace.com /bookfolios/info/core_folklore.asp (597 words)

	Irish Mythology from Moytura's Irish Bookshop
		The names of the authors, contributors and illustrators have all been linked to more of their work on each page as well as being listed on our authors' page.
		These tales bring to life a world of miraculous events and acts of passion, peopled with fair maidens, brave warriors, giants, and ogresa world governed by the virtues of fairness, generosity, wisdom, and loyalty.
		N enthralling anthology of Irish legends and tales of the occult is composed of three classic collections--"The Celtic Twilight, The Secret Rose", and "Stories of Red Hanrahan"--and reflects Ireland's greatest poet's deep and abiding interest in preserving and celebrating Irish history and culture.
	www.moytura.com /irishbooks/mythology1.htm (1159 words)

	Giants Causeway
		The List, arranged alphabetically by nominating State Party, is current as of 3 July 2003.
		Northern Ireland’s legendary Giant’s Causeway consists of approximately 40,000 polygonal basalt columns jutting into the sea beneath sheer cliffs that form a series of headlands and bays.
		One day, the Irish giant Finn MacCool was going about his business on the north coast when the Scottish giant Benandoner began taunting him from across the channel.
	www.theculturedtraveler.com /Heritage/Archives/Giants_Causeway.htm (1211 words)

	PHILTAR - Religions of Europe
		Also, besides the 'Links' section itself, Cherry provides a useful list of her sources, a number of which are themselves links; the Poetic [or Elder] Edda being one of them, along with other primary sources.
		The entire four branches of the Mabinogion may be found at British Mythology, which has some useful explanatory notes accompanying the text.
		This is an introduction to 'The Story of the Volsungs' from the "most complete and dramatic form of the great Epic of the North" (See Translator's Preface).
	philtar.ucsm.ac.uk /regional/europe (748 words)

	Greek and Roman Mythology — Infoplease.com
		Giant; bent pines, with which he hurled victims against side of mountain; slain by Theseus.
		Using Greek mythology as a metaphor to enhance supervision.
		Norse mythology and the lives of the saints.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0197622.html (3173 words)

	Amazon.ca: Sindbad in the Land of the Giants: Books: Ludmila Zeman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		There are skulls and skeletons everywhere and also beasts that range from a snake the size of a dragon to a huge razor-toothed giant who "merrily" grills a fat captain for supper.
		Sindbad In The Land Of Giants is a wonderful retelling of a classic fairytale adventure drawn from the "Arabian Nights".
		A terrible, man-eating giant captures the Sinbad and his crew, and begins to prepare to eat them for his dinner.
	www.amazon.ca /Sindbad-Land-Giants-Ludmila-Zeman/dp/0887764614 (763 words)

	British Crossroads
		Animal Symbolism in Celtic Mythology offers an essay by Lars Noodén which discusses the role of animals in Celtic and Welsh mythology.
		Mythology at Paddynet discusses the Tuatha de Danann and Aonghus.
		Manx Folklore includes the tale of how the Manx cat lost her tail and the Train's History of the Isle of Man (1845).
	www.mythiccrossroads.com /british.htm (1039 words)

	Norse Mythology — Infoplease.com
		Giant; guardian of well in Jotunnheim at root of Yggdrasill; knower of past and future.
		Ship to be used by giants in attacking Asgard at Ragnarok; built from nails of dead men.
		Giant ash tree springing from body of Ymir and supporting universe; its roots extended to Asgard, Jotunnheim, and Niffheim.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0197623.html (903 words)

	List of species in folklore and mythology (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		List of species in folklore and mythology (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)
		These are legendary creatures that historically humans have thought were real.
		List of specific demons and types of demons
	www.xasa.com.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/en/wikipedia/l/li/list_of_species_in_folklore_and_mythology.html (177 words)

	The Circle of the Dragon: Content List
		A scant but growing list of some of the most famous dragons of the world.
		This is a trace of dragons throughout history and their impact on the world as well as mythology.
		This is a list of reptile species that are real that resemble dragons.
	www.blackdrago.com /contentlist.htm (926 words)

	Norse Mythology
		The runes are inextricably bound to Norse mythology.
		One who aspires to be a user of runes needs a working knowledge of the mythology and writings of the runic era.
		Under his left arm there grew a couple, male and female Giants.
	www.sunnyway.com /runes/mythology.html (1080 words)

	alt.mythology General FAQ ver. 1.11
		Myth is a form of folklore, which means that it is shaped by the "folk" in general, and not just one or a few authors.
		Folklore is considered false by the people telling it, and its setting in time and space is usually irrelevant.
		Ashliman's archive of Folklore and Mythology e-texts is particularly strong in folk and fairy tales and in Germanic myths and legends.
	home.comcast.net /~chris.s/mythgenfaq.html (4900 words)

	Celtic mythology - Gurupedia
		Celtic mythology can be divided into three main subgroups of related beliefs.
		In Dorset there is a famous outline of an ithyphallic giant with a club cut into the chalky soil.
		He is described in the Celtic myths as a latecomer to the list of deities, and is always described as having the appearance of a young man. His weapons were the throwing-spear and sling and a festival called the Lughnasa was held in his honour.
	www.gurupedia.com /c/ce/celtic_mythology.htm (1254 words)

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