Myths and Legends

A selection of stories to support the teaching of English literary heritage and the influence, appeal and characteristics of myths and legends. The text also encourages students to read a wide range of styles and genres.

Stories include 

• Persephone in Hell
• The Fight with Grendel
• The Princess in the Suit of Leather
• The Invisible One
• What are Friends For?
• Dandapa; the Wicked King and His God Son
• Whose Footprints?
• Deer Hunter and White Corn Maiden
• Long John Barlecorn
• How Coyote Stole Fire
• Under Ben Bulben
• Poor Man's Reward
• Sherwood; The Death of Gelert
• Anansi and the Mid of god
• Pandora's Box Horowitz
• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
• What Icarus Saw