Exploring the UnTextbook: An UnExpected Journey

I'm so glad I was able to get into this class - there are SO many fun myths and tales to read! I had a really hard time choosing just a few to talk about!

1. Native American Folktales

I’ve always been fascinated by Native American myths and folklore. I’m excited to read these stories because I want to learn more about the tales the tribes carried on before colonization occurred and which of those stories still live on today.

2. The Faerie Queene

Oh man! A fairytale story about a LADY knight, the Merlin, and finding true love all set in the time of King Arthur?! I can’t WAIT to read this one!

3. Ancient Egyptian Myths

I’ve been fascinated with Ancient Egyptian myths since I was a little kid. I’m very interested in how these myths are told in comparison to the stories adapted for children.

4. The Kalevala

I’m extremely excited to see the Kalevala in here - I recently discovered I had a great love for Finnish culture, language, and myth. I know originally the Kalevala was told through song, so maybe I can find it in it’s true audio format on Youtube in addition to reading this!

5. Russian Folktales
I’ve never read Russian folktales, but I do know that the undead and Baba Yaga are typically a heavy influence in their myths. I’ll be interested to see if the folktales from Russia reflect the land they were born in - dark, cold, and desolate.


Image Source: Wikipedia

Here is a picture of Väinämöinen, the central character in the Kalevala. I haven't read the story yet, but I can tell it's going to be epic just from this picture I found!