After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
This is the first set of myths and legends. Some are well known internationally, some are more local, but all are interesting!
Ireland - Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge Spain - Local legends from the Soto de Real area Poland - The story of Lech and the founding of Poland Turkey -The Legend of Sahmeran Italy - Romulus and Remus and the founding of Rome There are 2 versions of the stories. the first is a PowerPoint file with sound and animations. If you just want to read the stories you can click on the slideshare links. In the next few weeks we will add writing activities to accompany all our stories. |
1. The Salmon of Knowledge |
2. The Story of Şahmeran |
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3. Lech, Cech and Rus |
4. Romulus and Remus |
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5. Legends of Sierra de Guadarrama
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