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I was watching something on the myths and legends of the Appalachian mountains last night. Weird weird place
Almost as weird as Fab forum"
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I've always been interested in ancient mythology, Greek, roman, Norse, Chinese and Japanese. Many stories are thought to be related to extraterrestrial visitors such as the ones you find Hinduism, but what I find most interesting is the context of the stories which bare some philosophical truth, how we should live our lives, how boys and girls come of age and find their place in the world, stories that give inspiration.
It's also fascinating that all cultures that are worlds apart from each other all resemble the same structure and context in their story telling.
Personally I've always been interested in Greek mythology, their stories have always been rich in drama and theatrics. |
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"I've always been interested in ancient mythology, Greek, roman, Norse, Chinese and Japanese. Many stories are thought to be related to extraterrestrial visitors such as the ones you find Hinduism, but what I find most interesting is the context of the stories which bare some philosophical truth, how we should live our lives, how boys and girls come of age and find their place in the world, stories that give inspiration.
It's also fascinating that all cultures that are worlds apart from each other all resemble the same structure and context in their story telling.
Personally I've always been interested in Greek mythology, their stories have always been rich in drama and theatrics."
There was a TV series ac while back depicting the famous greek myths but can't really remember the name as would be great to watch again if still available |
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"Lived all my life surrounded by myths and legends. They are part of the landscape.
CS Lewis lived around here and it's where he based Narnia on.
It's why I tell people I live in a fantasy world. "
Ireland is THE place for myths and legends. |
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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago
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Try Joesph Campbell : man with a 1000 faces (I think).
His study of anthropology and work he did with Jung, to me was impressive.
He was a consultant and structured the mega myth Star Wars. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I was obsessed with Greek mythology as a child - having a grandad who was a Classics professor meant I'd always have someone to waffle on about it with. Folklore was another key interest of mine.
I'm really enjoying the current literary trend of feminist retellings of various myths - it's making them more approachable for a new generation and a lovely reminder of my interest in mythology. |
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By *essaMayWoman
over a year ago
Fairytale Wood |
I was always fascinated by the Ancient Babylonians belief, there are two competing forces in the universe Chaos and Order and how they strive for dominance - see how many belief systems have kinda developed from this. We look at the world today!
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"I'm Greek but dracula fascinating
I remember watching a programme on TV about the Minoans not do long ago, fascinating. "
I went to the Labyrinth exhibition in the Ashmolean museum recently was amazing. |
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"I'm Greek but dracula fascinating
I remember watching a programme on TV about the Minoans not do long ago, fascinating.
I went to the Labyrinth exhibition in the Ashmolean museum recently was amazing. "
I am gutted I missed it |
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I have an interest in Arthurian mythology. I read Le Morte D'arthur years ago but this year I read Tennyson's Legend's Of King Arthur and a book of lesser known stories. I also have a book on the quest for the Holy Grail sat on my 'to read' shelf.
I've also read Neil Gaiman's book on Norse Mythology. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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I love them. All of them. Love classic fairy tales too. Find it interesting how something can be relegated from a religion to a myth over time and lack of belief. |
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"That evil woman with the starry eyes that could turn anyone to stone with snakes in her hair...yeah my second meet.
Well at least she'll always make folk hard. Sorry bad attempt at humour"
Never apologise for shite humour, I've been getting away with it for years. I think. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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"Yes, I took Latin and Classics at school.
Jesus, I thought I was a the only one to do Latin at school. Still suffer from PTSD from it."
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"That evil woman with the starry eyes that could turn anyone to stone with snakes in her hair...yeah my second meet.
Well at least she'll always make folk hard. Sorry bad attempt at humour
Never apologise for shite humour, I've been getting away with it for years. I think."
Only kind I have 🤣 |
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Will throw a few quiz questions in the mix to see who first gives a correct answer 
In what unusual way was Athena born?
A. She sprang out of Zeus’s head.
B. Transformed from a wolf.
C. She was carved from marble.
D. She emerged from a giant clam. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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"Yes, I took Latin and Classics at school.
Jesus, I thought I was a the only one to do Latin at school. Still suffer from PTSD from it.
It was by choice believe it or not
Mine too! 😲"
I really enjoyed it. I had a good teacher though! |
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By *inkShyWoman 26 weeks ago
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"Will throw a few quiz questions in the mix to see who first gives a correct answer
In what unusual way was Athena born?
A. She sprang out of Zeus’s head.
B. Transformed from a wolf.
C. She was carved from marble.
D. She emerged from a giant clam."
A. Out of her dad's head 🫠 |
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By *inkShyWoman 26 weeks ago
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"And another
What effect did Medusa's gaze have on people?
A. It gave them incredible strength.
B. It turned them to stone.
C. It accelerated their aging.
D. It made them fall in love."
B. She's my idol. |
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I am adding a few more and leave it for everyone
Icarus, using wings designed by his father, died because of what?
A. He was mistaken for a bird by a hunter.
B. He flew too close to the Sun.
C. He became trapped in a cloud.
D. He was attacked by harpies. |
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By *inkShyWoman 26 weeks ago
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"I am adding a few more and leave it for everyone
Icarus, using wings designed by his father, died because of what?
A. He was mistaken for a bird by a hunter.
B. He flew too close to the Sun.
C. He became trapped in a cloud.
D. He was attacked by harpies."
B. SILLY.BOY |
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By *inkShyWoman 26 weeks ago
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"Zeus’s father, Cronus, did which of the following to his children?
A. ate them alive
B. weaned them on wolf’s milk
C. trained them for combat
D. abandoned them on a desert island"
A. NomNom |
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"I use to love rather c Clarke.mysterious world. "
Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World was half an hour of Clarke explaining strange phenomena before telling you he didn't believe in it, and that all the "proof" was either inconclusive or fake. |
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