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The Pied Piper of Hamelin: Terrifying, Mysterious, and Still Relevant

A look at the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, the terrifying legend that still resonates with audiences over 700 years later.

30 Must-Read Queer Fairytale Retellings For Pride

Princesses falling for princesses, nonbinary royals, and enticing fae fill the pages of these 30 must-read queer fairytale retellings.

What is the Aarne-Thompson Index?

Learn all about the Aarne-Thompson Index, a collection and sorting of several folktales into several groups, from an expert.

The 25 Best Comic and Graphic Novel Fairytale Retellings

Explore entirely new takes on your favorite fairytales — and maybe even discover new ones — with the best graphic novel fairytale retellings.

Comics A-Z: Fairy Tales, Folktales, and Myths from Popul Vuh to Tengu

Find retellings, reimaginings, and more as we take a look at fairy tales, folktales, and myths in comics.

So What’s The Difference Between A Myth, A Fairytale, And A Legend?

In case you were ever wondering what the difference between a myth, a legend, and a fairy tale is, well, here's your Folklore 101 guide.

8 Awesome Zombie Books for Adults

An undead reading list for adults, from creature horror fiction to nonfiction on the history of zombies in pop culture.

9 YA Folklore Books From Around the Globe

Find YA folklore books from around the world, from Chinese mythology to African American legends to Haitian folktales.

16 Books Like Taylor Swift’s FOLKLORE to Add to Your TBR

Read these 16 books like folklore to keep yourself in a melancholy, wistful frame of mind after you're done listening to Taylor Swift's new album.

8 LGBTQ+ Mythology Books For Your Representation Needs

These LGBT mythology books spin old, familiar tales of myth, folklore, and religion into fresh takes that offer queer representation.