Fables and Folklore

The carrion crow with an arrow in its beak in "The Once and Future King" symbolizes the cycle of violence and death that plagues societies, particularly during times of war and conflict. It serves as a grim reminder of the destructive nature of humanity and the consequences of power struggles and warfare.

The kraken is a fictional sea monster with varying descriptions of speed depending on different stories and interpretations. Some legends depict it as moving swiftly through the water, while others describe it as slow and massive. Overall, the speed of the kraken is not clearly defined as it is a mythological creature.

Arthur believes he proved Merlin wrong by expressing his belief in the ability of a sword-fighting tournament to determine his knights' skills and worthiness to join the Round Table, rather than relying on Merlin's unconventional methods or magic. He feels this way as he sees the tournament as a more practical and tangible way to assess his knights' abilities.

Paul Bunyan's axe was said to be extremely large, ranging in size from 60 to 90 feet in length with a blade that was 10 feet wide. The exact measurements and dimensions may vary depending on different accounts and stories.

A mermaid is a female merperson. A merperson is a make-believe creature that is half human and half fish. The top half of the body is human and the lower part is that of a fish, including a long tail that is used for swimming.

In mythology, Hera is a Greek goddess, so if you are asking about her presence in modern times, she does not exist as a living being. However, her stories and symbolism continue to be studied, celebrated, and represented in various forms of art and culture.

He drowned because the washing machine kept turning and he couldn't get out... So he died

According to legend, Mrs. O'Leary's cow started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 by allegedly knocking over a lantern in her barn, sparking the devastating blaze. However, historical evidence supporting this theory is weak, and the cause of the fire remains a topic of debate among historians.

The Sirens try to lure Odysseus and his men by singing enchanting melodies that promise knowledge and pleasure. Their irresistible songs tempt sailors to steer their ships towards the treacherous rocks where the Sirens reside.

A folktale typically needs a simple plot, engaging characters (often archetypes), a moral or lesson to be learned, and elements of folklore or cultural traditions. It may also include themes of magic, nature, or supernatural elements.

This is a bit confusing. I do not know exactly what you mean by "What is the tempature (temperature) for crickets?"

My guess is you meant, "How does temperature play into the lives of crickets?"

Crickets communicate through stridulation. This is the rubbing of wings together to "chirp". You can hear this normally outside in the summer. While it is not known why, crickets chirp faster with higher temperature, it steadily represents the temperature outside.

One can infer that crickets then do not chirp at temperatures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Therefore, using this knowledge, scientists have concluded that you can discover the current temperature by counting the number of chirps in 15 seconds and then adding 40.

Example: if there are 23 chirps in 15 seconds the temperature is approximately 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

I hope that this helps.

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No! Evil gnomes are not cute. They are arbiters of pixie doom. Get rid of gnomes in your life by learning to spot their evil influences in the first place! You will quite often be sitting in your yard when you see a tiny sparkle come from their eye. That proves... they are up to something mischevious! Not to mention, their laughs are as creepy as ever! SOme say, treat them nicely and they will be your friend.

In folklore, griffins are often portrayed as creatures loyal to their master or protector. They are known for their protective and noble nature, often staying by their master's side and defending them fiercely.

king Phillips cave is a small cave located in simsbury Connecticut just off the metacomet trail. it lies on the top of talcott mountain in a steep talus rock grade,the cave has sweeping views of simsbury and the surrounding areas. the legend is that during king Phillips war of1675-6 that pokanoket Indian chief king phillip is said to have watched from the cave as his warriors ransacked and set fire to the town of simsbury burning it to the ground. although this story has been widely accepted and repeated new evidence points to the fact that king phillip himself most likely was not responsible for the razing of the town it was more likely a band of nipmuck Indians from the eastern part of the state that put simsbury to the torch.

The story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is from The Arabian Nights, or A Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Persian-Indian-Arabian tales put into its present form around 1450, probably in Cairo.

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To get a pot of gold from a leprechaun, you typically have to catch the leprechaun first. Leprechauns are mischievous creatures, so it's not an easy task! If you manage to catch one, you may be able to persuade them to give you their pot of gold in exchange for their freedom.

The headless horseman in Irish folklore is known as the Dullahan. This figure is often depicted riding a black horse while carrying their own severed head, which they use as a lantern to search for souls. The appearance of the Dullahan is considered an omen of death in Irish mythology.

There has been a longtime debate over whether the character Dracula may truly be defined as man, myth or monster. Features of Dracula are varied and diverse. The character Jonathan Harker describes:

"His face was a strong - a very strong - aquiline, with high bridge of the thin nose and peculiarly arched nostrils; with lofty domes forehead, and hair growing scantily round the temples, but profusely elsewhere. His eyebrows were very massive, almost meeting over the nose, and with bushy hair that seems to curl in its own profusion. The mouth, so far as I could see it under the heavy moustache, was fixed and rather cruel-looking, with peculiarly sharp white teeth; these protruded over the lips, whose remarkable ruddiness showed remarkable vitality in a man of his years. For the rest, his ears were pale and at the tops extremely pointed; the chin was broad and strong, and the cheeks though thin, The general effect was one of extraordinary pallor."

As can be seen the character Dracula projects an image of a being not truly human, and not truly alive or dead, young or old, strong or weak. In terms of supernatural elements to the character of Dracula he has no reflection, a thirst for human blood, fears blue flame, cannot touch holy objects such as a cross, holy wafers or holy water. Dracula may morph into three other forms than human - bat, wolf and mist. Dracula may only walk the Earth after sunset and before sunrise (The hours when humans are weakest, and the dark creatures of the night rule). Further, Dracula may only enter a place upon invitation. His bite leads to the conversion of human beings to vampires.

In terms of animalistic qualities, Dracula also has prodigious strength and endurance. For a man that appears to be elderly, he is remarkably fit and shows no sign of exhaustion when hunting for human prey, or performing the regular act of climbing through a high castle window and scaling a wall to its base. His strength is legendary, beyond that of any normal human, metaphorically suggesting that humans are prey to Dracula, humans are at his mercy, and their blood (lifeforce) can easily be taken from them.

Dracula also has control over bats and wolves, able to command both upon a call and manipulate them to perform his will. In all, Dracula is a complex character with a variety of animalistic, supernatural and otherwordly tendencies.

The Kiowa tribe believed in legends that explained the origins of the Earth, animals, and other natural phenomena. They also had mythological stories about the creation of the first humans and the spirits that ruled over different aspects of life. One famous Kiowa legend is the story of Tai-me, the sacred medicine bundle that symbolizes the tribe's connection to the spiritual world.

One myth associated with Virgo involves the goddess Astraea, who represents justice and purity. Legend says she became frustrated with mankind's corruption and greed, choosing to leave Earth and ascend to the heavens, eventually becoming the constellation Virgo.

There are several typologies and variations of manobo folklore. This is due to the fact that the "Manobo" is a generic term for the highlander populace in Mindanao. The following is the sub group of the brave tribe: Manobo-Agusan, Manobo -Surigao, Manobo-Cotabato, Manobo -Davao, Manob0-Bukidnon and among others. They have their own folklore that is very rich. That should be studied for it illustrated the richness of Philippine literature.