Intended as a reference manual for students, this dictionary lists the characters, places, and topics connected with the legend of King Arthur from its first written appearances through Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur." The entries are generally limited to Celtic, French, German, and English materials and include characters and…

The third edition of the "Hawaiian-English Dictionary" and the first edition of the "English-Hawaiian Dictionary" are combined in this publication. The Hawaiian-English section has four supplements: (1) a list of more than 1,000 new entries, including the 500 included as Supplement A in the third edition, bringing the total number of…

PRESENTED HERE WAS A STUDY GUIDE FOR STUDENT USE IN A SEVENTH-GRADE LITERATURE CURRICULUM. INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL WAS PRESENTED ON GREEK MYTHS, NORSE MYTHOLOGY, AND AMERICAN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY. STUDY QUESTIONS, SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES, AND A REFERENCE BOOK OF MYTHS WERE PRESENTED. AN ACCOMPANYING GUIDE WAS PREPARED FOR TEACHERS (ED 010 140). (WN)

PRESENTED HERE WAS A GUIDE FOR TEACHER USE IN A SEVENTH-GRADE LITERATURE CURRICULUM. BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATED TO MYTHS OF CREATION, CHANGES IN NATURE, HEROES, AND ADVENTURE WERE PRESENTED. SUGGESTIONS FOR MOTIVATING STUDENTS WERE DISCUSSED. APPROPRIATE QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION, SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES, AND EXERCISES WERE PRESENTED WITH MYTH…

The author examines how Asian political leaders are attempting to develop a set of unified shared beliefs among their populace. The task of the historian in promoting this cultural heritage is examined. (DE)

How the European myth of America as a Garden of Eden affected the treatment of new world native inhabitants is discussed. (DE)

This article presents the legend of Laidamlulu (Morning Star), noting how she received her name and duty. (RTS)

Examines the common threads of creation myths; points out that both children and adults need true myth to help them confront actual and potential holocausts and the false myths that inspire them. (GT)

Discusses the use of Roman coins as tangible aids in teaching Roman culture in the Latin class. (RM)

Draws on the myth of Medusa to trace issues bearing on the concept of a "feminine sensibility" in art. (Editor)

Raises the question of the use of mythology as historical material. In an oral tradition, such as was Hawaii's, folklore materials may be the only available access point into a culture. (Editor)

A knowledge of myth, legend, and folklore will help children understand allusions, their cultural ancestry, and themselves. (DD)

Argues that myth and ideology, as belief systems and modes of argumentative discourse, are structurally different but functionally similar. States the importance of distinguishing between the two and discusses the importance of analyzing them as they are used in systems of political argument. (GEA)

Explores the institutionalization of a fairly new Bureau of Consumer Services within the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Using documentation and participant observation, this paper analyzes the Bureau's manipulation of symbols and the developing ceremonies of exchange that ensured the Bureau's growth and survival in an interorganizational…