This site shares Japanese mythology and folklore, including stories about the twelve-animal zodiac.
FolkTexts
Folktexts presents an electronic library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology texts.
About FolkTexts
Folktexts is an electronic library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology, edited and/or translated by D. L. Ashliman of the University of Pittsburgh. Page 1 presents entries in an A-to-Z list, with a link to a second page of electronic texts.
Entries group multiple versions of the same story or tale type and often note country of origin. Examples on page 1 include Irish fairy legends, Aesop's fables, stories from the 1001 Nights, and material related to Hans Christian Andersen.
Key features
- A-to-Z index of folklore and mythology topics
- Multiple regional variants grouped under one tale type
- Aesop's fables in Jacobs and Long editions
- Two versions of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
- Listings and links for Hans Christian Andersen stories
- Essay on aging and death with supporting proverbs and myths
Best for: People who want to read or compare folktales, fairy tales, and myths from different countries.
Good for
- Covers stories from many countries, including Ireland, India, Germany, and Denmark
- Groups related variants together by tale type for comparison
- Edited and/or translated by a University of Pittsburgh scholar
FolkTexts at a glance
- Category
- Education & Learning › History & Humanities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FolkTexts FAQ
Who edits the Folktexts collection?
D. L. Ashliman of the University of Pittsburgh, who edits and/or translates the texts.
How is the collection organized?
Page 1 uses an A-to-Z list by topic, with a link to a second page of electronic texts.
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