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	List of species in folklore and mythology by type
		This is a list of creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales by their classification or affiliation.
		This listing includes creatures that are man-made, mechanical or of alchemical origins.
		This listing includes both domestic and wild cats, as well as great cats such as lions and tigers.
	www.askfactmaster.com /List_of_species_in_folklore_and_mythology_by_type (194 words)

	Mythology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Mythology is the study of myths: stories of a particular culture that it believes to be true and that feature a specific religious or belief system.
		Mythology figures prominently in most religions, and most mythology is tied to at least one religion.
		Mythology is alive and well in the modern age through urban legends, scientific mythology, and many other ways.
	www.hartselle.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Mythology (1065 words)

	MYTHOLOGY FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The modern definition of mythology primarily the body of myths from a particular culture or religion, as in ''Greek_mythology'', ''Egyptian_mythology'' or ''Norse_mythology''.
		Mythology is also the branch of knowledge dealing with the collection, study and interpretation of myths.
		Mythology is alive and well in the modern age through urban_legends, New_Age beliefs, certain aspects of religion and so forth.
	www.flowergods.com /mythology (2184 words)

	Mythology article - Mythology 1942 Edith Hamilton myths religion belief What mythology? Modern - What-Means.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A mythology is a relatively cohesive set of myths: stories that comprise a certain religion or belief system.
		The term is most often used in this sense to describe religions founded by ancient societies, such as Roman mythology, Greek mythology, and Norse mythology, which were nearly extinct at one time.
		Aztec mythology - Incan mythology - Guarani mythology - Haitian mythology - Maya mythology - Olmec mythology - Toltec mythology
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Mythical (929 words)

	List of legendary creatures by type - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is a list of legendary creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales, sorted by their classification or affiliation.
		This listing includes creatures that are man-made, mechanical or of alchemical origins.
		This listing also includes ponies, mules and other equestrians.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_species_in_folklore_and_mythology_by_type (196 words)

	List of fictional species (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Invasive Alien Plant Species of Virginia Invasive species list, fact sheets, and list of native alternatives.
		Arisaema Species List Photo gallery of species from around the world, keys, species lists, bibliography, and other resources.
		Organisms are grouped within a species because they have similar genotypes and phenotypes, their genetic sequences are almost identical, or other evidence such as the fossil record points to recent common ancestry.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-List_of_fictional_species.html (579 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.
		Many nations around the world have mythical animals which are widely believed not to exist and for which there is little or no scientific evidence, but which are nevertheless well known and, in a sense, popular.
		Some animals on this list are treated more properly by cryptozoology, where there has been a belief that they are real.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_species_in_folklore_and_mythology (240 words)

	List of species in fantasy fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		(''For such species, see List of species in folklore and mythology.'') Fantasy writers and authors have also created a number of monsters and races unique to their particular tales and worlds.
		Species available only to non-player characters are often called monsters, regardless of the actual nature of the species in question.
		This list does not include fantasy stories' names for species more properly included in other lists, such as Atani (Humans of Middle-earth) or Melnibonéans (ElfElves of Michael Moorcock's Elric cycle), nor does it include fictional races of humanity unless they are physiologically different enough to merit separate consideration.
	www.infothis.com /find/List_of_species_in_fantasy_fiction (551 words)

	Call Number (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Explores the mythologies of various geographical regions throughout the world, examining the historical development, basic beliefs, gods and goddesses, ancient rituals and customs, and modern-day legacies associated with each mythology, and providing a general introduction to myths, their characteristics, and significance.
		Describes the women in classical mythology and presents more than sixty stories about them on themes such as the creation; pride, beauty, and jealousy; courage and independence; lovers, wives, and mothers; and supernatural powers.
		A reference to everything connected to wolves: their evolution and history; biology and physiology; behavior and sociology; their influence in ancient cultures and mythology; the conservation politics of wolves; and the current status--internationally--of all wolf species, from wolf populations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Israel, Siberia, and many other countries.
	staff.esuhsd.org /~mccreadyl/evlibrary/mythology.htm (1070 words)

	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.cis.yale.edu /ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.05.x.html (8811 words)

	List of species in folklore and mythology by type (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A last defense against the dark: folklore, horror, and the uses of tradition in the works of H. Lovecraft.(Critical E...
		This is a list of creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales by their classification or affiliation.
		This listing includes both domestic and wild cats, as well as great cats such as lions and tigers.
	hallencyclopedia.com /List_of_species_in_folklore_and_mythology_by_type (394 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)

	Problems of Traditional Culture and Folklore in Europe
		A preliminary list of recommendations was discussed in the last plenary session and adopted after some modifications.
		A special study was made by Professor Schmitt Jensen from Aarhus University of "romanic intercommunicability" as a means of conservation of romanic languages French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
		In most countries traditional culture is taught in schools, and in several countries, in special institutions like high schools of folk culture, institutes for music and dance, etc. University teaching and research in traditional culture is organized by nearly all the countries.
	www.folklife.si.edu /resources/Unesco/kirkinen.htm (5524 words)

	alexarchive
		The archive records are listed by author in two lists according to their location in the Library.
		Notepads: British Birds (Number of counties in which seen); Bird Maps (rare species); Bird Maps (common species); Bagley Wood records; Sandford Sewage Farm records; Birds seen in Jersey 1953; Birds seen in Palearctic region; World list of birds seen Non-passerine and Passerine; Birds seen 1927-1936; Relative status of birds in England and Scotland.
		List of St. Helena material in the CMNH (includs some non avian material); Yale Peabody Museum; American Museum of Natural History and summary of James Chapin's correspondence on Sooty Terns.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~zoolib/alexarchive.htm (6285 words)

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		Richard McLaughlin's Mythology Notes present descriptions of gods, summaries of myths, and some historical material on the mythologies of the Ancient Near East, Persia, Scandinavia, and the Celts.
		Canaanite/Ugaritic Mythology FAQ This page contains a description of the pantheon of the people refered to as Canaanites in the Bible, as recovered from the city of Ugarit in what is now western Syria.
		A collection of Baltic (primarily Lithuanian) legends and tales as well as a listing of Baltic deities and their attributes are among the features at Sacred Sepent -Journal of Baltic Tradition.
	www.angelfire.com /biz2/pcsnewark/myths.html (8496 words)

	List of reference tables - Unipedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This is a list of reference tables, similar to the collection of reference tables found at the back of almanacs, dictionaries and encyclopedias (or an index of them, if they're scattered throughout the work).
		List of monasteries dissolved by Henry VIII of England
		List of Judicial Committees of the Privy Council and House of Lords cases
	www.unipedia.info /List_of_reference_tables.html (1053 words)

	Articles - Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The modern definition of mythology primarily the body of myths from a particular culture or religion, as in Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology or Norse mythology.
		This broader truth runs deeper than the advent of critical history which may, or may not, exist as in an authoritative written form which becomes "the story" (Preliterate oral traditions vanish as the written word becomes "the story" and the literate become "the authority").
		However, as Lucian LÃ©vi-Bruhl puts it, "The primitive mentality is a condition of the human mind, and not a stage in its historical development." (MÃ¢che 1992, p.8) Most often the term refers specifically to ancient tales from very old cultures, such as Greek mythology or Roman mythology.
	www.lastring.com /articles/Mythology (2075 words)

	Children's Video List
		This video introduces various types of birds and their special features, the structures of bones and feathers, changing seasons and migrations, the variety and uses of beaks, and birds in human history and societies.
		The program discusses all eight bear species: the Malaysian sunbear, the polar bear, and the giant panda; the sloth bear, the spectacled bear, and the grizzly bear; as well as the American and Asiatic fl bears.
		This film is an introduction to the cat family (including domestic cats, tigers, lions, cheetahs) and their activities; the structures and functions of claws, tails, and eyes; playing as exercise for hunting; and cats in human history and societies.
	calacademy.org /research/library/naturalist_center/biblio/kidsvideo.htm (7590 words)

	Archive of fictional things - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This is a (theoretically) all-encompassing list of fictional things created in the media.
		Due to the length of this archive, some things have been listed in multiple places for ease of reference.
		List of television shows set in Washington, D.C. See also: List of movies for a list of movies set in specific locations
	www.netlexikon.akademie.de /Archive-of-fictional-things.html (329 words)

	List of species in fantasy fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		(For such species, see List of species in folklore and mythology.
		Many fantasy worlds' humanoid species are referred to as "races".
		This list does not include fantasy stories' names for species more properly included in other lists, such as Atani (Humans of Middle-earth) or Melnibonéans (Elves of Michael Moorcock's Elric cycle), nor does it include fictional races of humanity unless they are physiologically different enough to merit separate consideration.
	www.1bx.com /en/Mu-Miyah.htm (348 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Passport to Magonia: On Ufos, Folklore, and Parallel Worlds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		As a species, we would prove to be completely ignorant if we absolutely believed that we were superior to all other life forms, to the point of ignoring "specters" that are probably with us everywhere, in everything we see, everyday of our lives.
		And only those who haven't been totally conditioned away from their childhood insight by society have been able to see the fleeting images of fairies, elves, leprechauns, etc., or at least even feel their presence.
		A definite must-read for anyone wishing to find out more about the history of UFO's and mythology, and their connection, or for anyone looking for answers as to why they have had a lifetime of unwanted supernatural experiences.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0809237962?v=glance (1654 words)

	Mythology and Folklore \| Collo.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Encyclopedia Mythica is an on-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend.
		Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts page 1 edited and/or translated by D. Ashliman University of Pittsburgh 1996-2002 Return to: Folk and Mythology Electronic Texts, page 2.
		Information on Folklore, Faerie, Fantasy, Myth and Legend and links to resources in those areas.
	jt7.net /Humanities/Religion/.../24666/Mythology_and_Folklore.html (318 words)

	Dragon Stone: Types of Mythological Dragon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		These are a few types of dragon from mythology, legend, and folklore...
		Firedrakes are usually from Germanic or Celtic mythology.
		The basic zaltys is known to be a species of grass snake found in the region.
	www.polenth.demon.co.uk /myth/typemyth.html (823 words)

	C·R·E·A·T·E for Mississippi >> Classroom Resouces >> Lesson Plans >> Writer! ...
		Students can compile a list of animals, the things they represent in fables, and the reasons why they might have been selected to represent that characteristic using a spreadsheet or database software.
		See List of species in folklore and mythology by type / http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/List+of+species+in+folklore+and+mythology
		Grading will be done using Handout 4: Rubric for Oral Presentations.
	www.create.cett.msstate.edu /create/classroom/lplan_view.asp?articleID=126 (1125 words)

	Librarians' Internet Index: http://lii.org/search?query=Mythology;searchtype=subject (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A list of Attributes in Iconography shows how the gods can be identified.
		The alphabetical listing is by author, country of origin, and categories (such as frog kings and princes, human sacrifice, multiple birth, nightmares, werewolf and witchcraft legends, and Aarne-Thompson categories).
		Also included is the "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology," which contains detailed definitions and cross references from the Latin names of the deities, and lesson plans.
	lii.org /search?query=Mythology;searchtype=subject (1431 words)

	ANTHROPOLOGY WEB HAWG
		Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts on the WWW--by D. Ashliman of the Univ. of Pittsburgh.
		The Age of Fable--by Thomas Bulfinch, with emphasis upon the Greeco-Roman mythology and fables.
		Mythology, Folklore, and a Little Bit of Religion--by Sarah Craig of Harvard Univ. This is an impressive collection.
	rock.uwc.edu /dept/uwc/anthropology/anthhawg.htm (2874 words)

	Folklore Leprechauns on Almondnet
		Such gods and beliefs would not die easily.
		We present, in this special feature, a reflection on some creatures of Irish myth which may not be entirely fictional.
		We have featured seven different types of Irish Fairies.
	www.snooker-and-pool-tables.co.uk /snooker/folklore__leprechauns.html (534 words)

	Animals - ESL Resources
		"The polar bear and hippopotamus are for the first time listed as species threatened with extinction by the world's biodiversity agency."
		with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there.
		There are currently records on 65 animals, grouped according to habitat and listed in alphabetical order in the index.
	www.ac-nancy-metz.fr /enseign/anglais/Henry/animaux.htm (969 words)

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		Also, I noticed I forgot to add the sources I've used so far to my mythology page (which I hope to add more to soon), so I took the time to correct it and give proper credit to my sources.
		I'll be adding my section on the jaguar (as well as more species in the evolution section) soon.
		Added the beginnings of a mythology and folklore section.
	www.bluelion.org /updates.htm (2003 words)

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