Folk literature (oral literature, "orature") comprises the verbal forms of folklore, and includes larger narratives such as folktales, and smaller forms such as proverbs, riddles, and rhymes.
Although usually transmitted by word of mouth, some forms are transmitted in writing, such as graffiti on walls, or urban legends in emails.
Essential to folk literature is its existence in multiple variants.
On-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend, containing definitions of deities, fabulous creatures and places, as well as images and stories. www.pantheon.org
Research tool indexing oral history collections in English around the world, linking through to the full text where available. www.alexanderstreet2.com/oralhist
Provides some definitions of common forms of traditional literature, such as folktales, tall tales, fables, proverbs, myths, and epics. falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/form2.htm
Multicultural and multilingual anthology published on the web by children, parents and teachers from around the world; contains rhymes, customs, and games. digilander.libero.it/cfgames2000
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