Fables and Folklore

In some cultures, the number 666 is considered unlucky due to its association with the biblical "Number of the Beast." In Chinese culture, the number 4 is considered unlucky because it sounds similar to the word for "death." Similarly, in Japanese culture, the number 9 is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for "pain" or "distress." These superstitions about certain numbers being unlucky are rooted in cultural beliefs and interpretations.

Yes, the story of Anansi trying to steal all wisdom in the world is a myth. Anansi is a popular figure in African folklore, known for being a trickster character who often uses his cunning to outsmart others. This particular story highlights Anansi's cleverness and resourcefulness, but it is not based on real events.

Beside above, what do mermaids eat and drink? Mermaids are mythical creatures that are said to live in water, so their mythical diet likely consists of seafood. Lobster, fish, crabs, shrimp, oysters and clams are protein sources. Seaweed may be another food they would eat.

Yes, Bob Sheldon from "The Outsiders" does play football. He is a member of the socs, or the rich kids, who are portrayed as being more privileged and often come into conflict with the greasers, who are from a lower socioeconomic background.

It is physically impossible to reach the end of a rainbow.

But in fairy tale stories you may come across people finding it. Especially in Ireland with the legend of the leprechaun. Hope this helps.

The song you are referring to is "Over the Rainbow" from the movie The Wizard of Oz. It is sung by the character Dorothy, played by Judy Garland.

To measure the distance of the site of lightening, you will need a stopwatch. As soon as lightening occurs, turn on the stopwatch and wait until you here the roar of thunder. Stop the stopwatch as soon as you hear the sound of thunder. Multiply the time with 340 and the value you get will be the distance of the lightening from the place you are standing.

The principle behind this is that, light travels very fast. As soon as lightening occurs, you can realize the flash. But sound travels at an average speed of 340 meters/second. So the sound of thunder takes sometime to reach your ears in spite of the fact that both thunder and lightening have the same origin. By multiplying the time of the stopwatch with 340, you calculate the distance travelled by the sound wave, which is also the distance of the source of lightening from the place you are standing at.

No .The mythology associated with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow was perpetuated by the Leprechaun's themselves. Back around 6000 years ago a Leprechaun from what is now know as West Cork in Ireland was captured by a Celt who refused to let him go unless he was told where the Leprechauns kept their gold.

The Leprechauns companions created a false trail and hid a small amount of gold at a point where through their magical qualities they created a Rainbow without sun or rain -he end of which fell at the point where the gold was buried.

When the Celt began to dig he came across a small piece of gold and is excitement he let the Leprechaun go. This started the myth and it passed down through the generations So its true to say wherever you see a rainbow now that there is no pot of gold of it. In fact the gold is anywhere except there and thats what keeps it safe.

Yes, if there is no other force acting upon the railroad track then you would be able to hear the train about a mile away. Unfortunately this is dangerous because there is no way to tell exactly how far away the train is.

A leprechaun is a little mythical creature from Irish folklore known for its mischievous nature and its ability to grant good luck to those who catch him. It is often believed to hide a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

Neptune is a gas giant, so it does not have a solid surface like Earth does.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are gas giants. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are inner planets that have solid surface and Pluto is just a dwarf planet. And anyway Neptune has the worst storms in our solar system.

No, cattails are not an example of animal folklore. Cattails are aquatic plants known for their distinctive appearance and are not associated with stories or myths related to animals. Folklore typically refers to traditional stories or beliefs regarding animals and other elements of nature.

Santa is said to live on the North Pole, which is not a specific street but rather a geographic location at the northernmost point of the Earth. The exact address of Santa's workshop is a well-kept secret known only to the elves and reindeer who work with him.

Pan is a Greek god of shepherds and nature who is often depicted with the legs, horns, and beard of a goat. He is known for his mischievous and playful personality. Pan is also associated with wild music and is said to have invented the pan flute.

No, Atlantis is not a planet. According to Greek mythology, Atlantis was a mythical island city that supposedly disappeared into the sea. It is not a celestial body like a planet.

Hindu mythology contains various stories and symbols that are connected with celestial bodies in the solar system. For example, the planets are often personified as deities in Hindu mythology. Additionally, Hindu cosmology includes concepts such as the cyclical nature of time and the movement of celestial bodies influencing human life.

the story of Virgo is the same of that in Egyptian, isis, or greek or roman, venus and aphrodite, or in Christianity and catholics, mother Mary the virgin that gave birth

Dragons are typically depicted as large, powerful, and fire-breathing creatures with scales, wings, and the ability to fly. They are often portrayed as wise and ancient beings with a fierce and protective nature. In many mythologies, dragons are seen as symbols of strength, power, and wisdom.

Venus is just another name for Aphrodite. The stories are just the same, but with different names so you can look for any greek or roman mythology and venus/aphrodite will be in there.

Myths are traditional stories that often explain natural phenomena, cultural customs, or the origins of the world. Legends are stories passed down through generations that are believed to be based on real events or people, but often involve elements of exaggeration or supernatural occurrences. Both myths and legends play an important role in shaping the beliefs and values of a society.

Used by man even before the ice age, amber gemstone can be categorized as an organic gem material of vegetable origin. Amber is not a mineral but time-hardened fossilized resin of the species of pine called Pinus Succinisera which grew in forests around 45 million years ago, in the European main land known to us as the Baltic region today. The resin from these trees got fossilized after millions of years getting buried inside the soil (which might have happened due to earthquake or any other natural process) and the resulting gem material is called as amber now.

Pegasus used to eat a lot of herbs and vegetables when she was alive.

A commonly used example of this is the ancient Greek myth of the changing seasons, which tells of how the abduction of Persephone by Hades explains the cycle of the seasons. In reality, the seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the sun.