Fables and Folklore

Children primarily walked to school 100 years ago. In rural areas, they may have ridden a horse or carriage, while in cities, they could have taken a tram or streetcar. Bicycles were also becoming more common for older children to ride to school in urban areas.

Mermaids are typically portrayed as mysterious and sometimes mischievous beings in folklore and mythology. While some stories depict them as benevolent and helpful towards humans, others portray them as dangerous or even malevolent. Ultimately, the interpretation of mermaids as either evil or nice depends on the particular myth or legend being considered.

Crux is a constellation that appears in southern skies, mainly associated with navigation and exploration. In some cultures, it is believed to represent a variety of symbols, including a cross, a kite, or a bird. There are no specific myths surrounding the star Crux.

The famous ring that pricked its owner comes from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" series and is known as the One Ring. This powerful ring was forged by the Dark Lord Sauron and carried a curse that corrupted its owner, ultimately driving them to darkness. Frodo Baggins is tasked with the burden of destroying the One Ring to prevent Sauron from regaining his full power.

It is based of of Dr.seusses words in 1957 when he created it the book says a fairy tale of how a grinch stole christmas and if you have the original book from 1957 it is worth a estimated 2,000$

It isn't real, and it is common folklore, so I guess you could consider it a myth.

The rising action in "Vampire Kisses" involves the protagonist, Raven, meeting and falling for a mysterious new boy in town named Alexander, who she suspects is a vampire. As their relationship develops, Raven gets drawn deeper into the world of the supernatural and faces conflicts with her conservative hometown and those who disapprove of her romance.

Seeing two white owls and a bat flying over your head at night could be interpreted as a spiritual sign or omen. Owls are often associated with wisdom and intuition, while bats can represent change and transformation. It could suggest a time of introspection, guidance, and potentially some significant shifts or adjustments in your life.

The Graces were goddesses of beauty, creativity and fertility. In descending order, they were called Agleae, Euphrosyne and Thalia. Some say that they were the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, others said they were daughters of Dionysus and Aphrodite, yet others say Helios and Aegle. The Graces are often associated with the Eleusinian Mysteries and the Underworld of Greek Mythology. To them, the river near Delphi, Cephissus, was sacred.

Basically, they were in charge of making things beautiful, not always in an obvious or exterior way. Also, they helped human creativity so mankind learned what natural objects could be used for what purposes.

The hare:fast and sleepy, the tortoise:slow and alert

In Greek mythology, Prometheus's weaknesses include his tendency to defy the gods and his compassion for mortals, which led to him stealing fire from Mount Olympus to give to humanity. As punishment, Zeus chained Prometheus to a rock and sent an eagle to eat his liver every day. Despite his suffering, Prometheus refused to give up his secrets or betray his beliefs.

In Greek mythology, Pegasus, the winged white horse, can fly because he was born from the blood of Medusa when she was slain by Perseus. Pegasus is often associated with freedom and represents the power of imagination and inspiration through flight.

I appreciate the character of the Aged Mother herself the most. Her wisdom, selflessness, and love for her son are admirable qualities that resonate throughout the story. Her courage and determination to protect her son and uphold their traditions make her a memorable and inspiring character.

A creation myth typically explains how the world and everything in it was created, offering a narrative that helps individuals understand their place in the world and the meaning of existence. It often serves to provide a cultural or religious explanation for the origins of the universe, humanity, and other natural phenomena. Additionally, creation myths can reinforce societal values, norms, and beliefs.

The Greek playwright Euripides freely used his own versions of classical myths in his tragedies. He was known for his innovative and unconventional approach to traditional stories, often portraying characters in a more complex and human light.

Uranus was the First of te gods also called Sky

The Tails Doll is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series and does not possess emotions or desires like wanting love. It is important to remember that the Tails Doll is a creation of fiction and not capable of wanting anything.

The myth of Hades originated in ancient Greek mythology. Hades was one of the major gods and ruled the underworld, which was also called Hades. He was the god of the dead and a key figure in Greek religious beliefs concerning the afterlife.

Giants are typically imagined as being larger than humans, around 7 to 10 feet tall or even taller in some folklore and literature. However, the exact size can vary depending on the specific cultural or literary context in which giants are found.

The immortal Subodhi teaches Sun Wukong all sorts of skills, chief among them are the 72 Heavenly Transformations and Cloud-Jumping. Seventy-two is the sum of 8 and 9 multiplied which, in Asian numerology, represent "everything" and "infinity," respectfully. This means 72 is simply used to denote an infinite number of transformations. Using this power, he can transform into anything one can imagine, including bugs, animals, or buildings, or taking on the likeness of humans, demons, or celestials. Cloud-Jumping is a type of flying wherein he jumps from cloud to cloud propelling himself much faster than what a normal celestial would be able to go in the same amount of time. On top of this, the immortal teaches him various magical spells and martial arts. The time spent inside of Laozi's 8 Trigrams Furnace gives his eyes the ability to see for very long distances. His eyes can also see the negative aura of demons if they are disguised as trusted figures. He is immensely strong, possibly as a result of his immortality. Sun can handle his 18,000 pound iron cudgel with ease, and he comfortably bears the weight of two mountains dropped on him by an enemy during one adventure. He is extremely tough, so tough that even heavenly weapons cannot harm him. In addition, he is given three magical hairs by the Bodhisattva Guanyin. He can transform these into anything he likes. He can also chew his normal hair and spit them out to create an entire army of little monkeys to do his bidding. Sun can also empower other people. In one adventure, he gives super strength to three humans and teaches them martial arts. Last, but certainly not least, he is a formidable fighter. Not even the entire heavenly army is his match.

Well, the Greek wordnosophoros ("carrier of the plague") evolved into the Slavic word nosufur-atu which is a synonym for the word "vampire". so one can safely assume if the Greek don't call them "vampires", they call them "nosophoros"

Later on he will understand how some men so loved her, that they did dare much for her sake.

The fable "The Frog in the Milk Pail" is attributed to Aesop, who was an ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller known for his collection of fables. This particular fable tells the story of a frog who falls into a milk pail and uses its determination to churn the milk into butter to save itself.

There is a common myth that a leprechaun can be found at the end of the rainbow. Leprechauns are small fairy-like creatures in Irish folklore known for their mischievousness and their pot of gold. However, in reality, there is no actual creature at the end of a rainbow as it is an optical illusion caused by sunlight and raindrops.

No, he is completely fictional. While the Bloody Mary legend is oral folklore that has been passed down from generation to generation, the Candyman is the creation of one man, an English writer named Clive Barker.

Clive Barker is an acclaimed horror author who has been publishing novels, short stories, and novellas (very long short stories) for decades. The 1992 movie Candyman, starring Virginia Madsen and Tony Todd, was based on his novella, "The Forbidden," which was published in In the Flesh, a collection of four novellas by the author. Both the story and the movie are terrifying, but they are no more real than King Kong. The part about the Candyman being summoned when you say his name 5 times into the mirror is only in the movie, not the book. That part was invented by the screenwriter, Bernard Rose, who got the idea from the Bloody Mary legend.

Candyman is not the only film adaptation of a Clive Barker story. His story, "The Hellbound Heart," spawned the Hellraiser movies, and Clive Barker himself directed and wrote the screenplay for the first one, which came out in 1987. The 2008 movie The Midnight Meat Train was based on a short story of the same name, from his collection, Books of Blood: Volume 1. Among many other film credits, he has also done two episodes of the show Masters of Horror, and a Tales From the Darkside episode was based on one of his stories, "The Yattering and Jack."