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Fables and Folklore
Fables and folklore are stories that convey a moral story. They usually contain some kinds of supreme being and try to explain where certain things come from. Folklores are usually stories passed down in a culture.
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Who was the first known vampire?
The first female "vampire" originated from the tale of Elizabeth Bathory, who believed that soaking in the blood of virgin girls would give her eternal youth. She lived in the kingdom of Hungary and lived from August 7, 1560 to August 21, 1614 (at age 54). She killed over 200 girls in the most brutal ways.
The descriptions of torture that emerged during the trials were often based on hearsay. The atrocities described most consistently included:
- severe beatings over extended periods of time, often leading to death.
- burning or mutilation of hands, sometimes also of faces and gentitalia.
- biting the flesh off the faces, arms and other bodily parts.
- freezing to death.
- bad surgery on victims, often leading to death.
- starving of victims.
Movies and games (such as the movie Stay Alive) are based off what she did. Although it isn't the exact story of the typical "vampire," or "vampyre," it's still considered the origin of female vampires. Count Dracula wasnt the only freak show.
The use of needles was also mentioned by the collaborators in court.
Today there are vampire clubs where they do drink each other's blood, but it is more ritual and they don't drink enough of their partner's blood to weaken them as you see in the movies. Both parties volunteer for this ritual. Some people in vampire clubs with suck their own blood. However, for a human to drink there own blood in unhealthy and cause external damage to organs.
Amber hard translucent fossilized resin produced by extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period, typically yellowish in color.
Amber has been used in jewelry since antiquity. It is foundchiefly along the southern shores of the Baltic Sea; pieces often contain the bodies of trapped insects. When rubbed, amber becomes charged with static electricity: the word electricis derived from the Greek word for amber.
What does make tortoise out of hare mean?
The phrase "make a tortoise out of a hare" means to prioritize consistency and reliability over speed and risk-taking. It suggests that focusing on steady progress and perseverance can lead to success, even if it may take longer than attempting quick, flashy solutions.
The myth of nature refers to the idea that nature is pure, untouched, and separate from human influence. It suggests that nature exists in a pristine state devoid of any human impact, which is often not the case due to various anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
What are the 10 ways to become a vampire?
- To be cursed.
- To be buried by moonlight.
- To have a dog or some small animal jump over your open grave.
- To be a Christian apostate. (If this were true there would be tons and tons of vampires. Probably just wishful thinking by those who really don't understand what being a christian means.)
- To curse God and drink blood. (Was good enough for Count Dracula)
- To be the child of a vampire.
- To be visited by a succubus (or incubus) or have relations with somebody like Courtesan Phillipa
- To drink the blood of a real vampire. (What happened to Wilhelmina Harker)
- To be bitten by a real vampire
- To be repeatably bitten and weakened by a real vampire and then die.
Women empowerment myth or reality?
Women empowerment is a reality that has made significant progress in recent years, however, there are still barriers and challenges that need to be addressed. While there have been improvements in areas such as education, employment opportunities, and political representation for women, gender inequality persists in many parts of the world. Efforts to achieve true women empowerment require ongoing commitment and action from individuals, organizations, and governments.
How do the butterflies wings change the weather?
The "butterfly effect" refers to the idea that a butterfly's wings influence tiny changes that may eventually change the weather in significant ways. The idea that one butterfly could have such a profound ripple effect on subsequent events is introduced in a 1952 short story by Ray Bradbury. Scientists later developed a theory, hypothesizing that one flap of a butterfly's wings could change the course of weather forever.
What are the moral lessons found in the ignorant poor man and the priest?
The story of the ignorant poor man and the priest teaches us the importance of humility and compassion. It shows how true wisdom and goodness can be found in unexpected places and that material wealth or social status does not determine a person's worth. The story encourages us to look beyond appearances and treat everyone with respect and kindness.
Transylvania is a region located in central Romania. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, medieval castles, and folklore surrounding vampires, particularly Count Dracula.
Is there a spell to turn into an animal?
No, there is no scientific evidence or proven spell that can turn a person into an animal. Shapeshifting is a common theme in mythology and folklore but does not have basis in reality.
How do you become a mermaid now like right now?
There is no way to become a mermaid except by going to a store to buy a mermaid costume. Mermaids are not real and people can not change into other things ( think how messy that would be). It is all make believe.
What is the summary of Morning In Nagrebcan by Manuel Arguilla?
Read the story and I'm sure you'll figure it out. (Kaya mo yan kid)
Here is the link for the story Morning in Nagrebcan
http://compilationofphilippineliterature.blogspot.com/2011/04/morning-in-nagrebcan-manuel-e-arguilla.html
Pocahontas was a real historical figure, a Native American woman who lived in the early 17th century in the area that is now Virginia. However, many of the stories and legends surrounding her life have been exaggerated and distorted over time, leading to a mythologized version of her story.
What would a story that explains the origins of humankind be called?
This would be called an etiological story, or myth.
Another term for legends or tales that address natural phenomena is a pourquoi story.
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On the Lincoln Memorial: "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER."
On the Jefferson Memorial: "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."
On the Washington Monument: "Laus Deo"
Historical records of a country, or an organisation, or history in general. To put it another way, a record of events, especially a yearly record, usually in chronological order. It can be a periodical publication containing formal reports
The term "medium" as applied in a paranormal context means a person with specific abilties. A medium is usally thought to be able to communicate with "discarnates". A discarnate is the name for an intelligent entity that has no physical body. The term parapsychologists use for this ability is "After Death Communication" or ADC. Persons who claim to be "psychic" generally are thought to have abilties including thought transference among living individuals (telepathy) or seeing, hearing or knowing about events (clairvoyance, clairaudience or clairsentience) in the present, past (retrocognition) or future (precognition). People who believe in survival of bodily death, such as Spritualists for example, say that mediumship proves that survival in fact occurs. While many examples of interesting "cross-correspondences" have been documented in which a single discarnate seems to have sent similar or related messages to several mediums that do not know each other, there is a logical problem proving mediumship and survival. It is possible that mediumistic communications are the result of ADC. But, putting aside fraud for the moment, it is also possible that precognitive or retrocognitive clairvoyance, clairaudience or clairsentience could also explain mediums' abilities. Suppose that had a deceased Aunt Edith. You went to a medium and you were told that your Aunt Edith was speaking. Suppose further that the medium told you some details about Aunt Edith such as a pet name she had for her husband which you did not know at the time. You checked after the sitting and discovered this was in fact correct. How might the medium have known this? Again putting aside fraud, the medium might have been in contact with Aunt Edith. However the medium might also have witnessed the moment that Aunt Edith and her husband Uncle Fred agreed on this word or the moment in the future when it was discovered from some other living family member that this information was correct. While the alternate explanations are almost as astounding as the notion of After Death Communication, they cannot be fully dismissed. To control for fraud in laboratory experiments, the sitter and medium are allowed no contact and do not even know each other in any way. Statements from sittings are often combined and sitters are asked to score the statements. Success occurs when a significant number of statements belonging to the correct sitters are recognized by those sitters from a larger comingled collection of statements. Guessing is controlled for by calculating the random chance expectation of guessing and determining if the medium's performance has exceeded that expectation, which in general it does.
Is it bad luck for a frog to jump on you?
In Middle Eastern and Persian cultures, and some Ancient beliefs by the Egyptians, picking up a frog can lead to bad luck. They are generally avoided and left alone when seen. This myth is still very strong today in all the Middle East, and more by the elderly who know more about these wise tales. And I have personally seen very bad luck on someone who didn't listen to this warning.
In some cultures, black crickets are believed to bring good luck if they enter your home. This belief likely stems from the cricket’s perceived connection to positive attributes such as protection, prosperity, and good fortune. However, the concept of luck is subjective and varies between different cultures and individuals.
How did the kappa reach the soul?
They'd reach up the anus of their victim to get to the shirikodama (i think that's how it's spelled). the shirikodama was a mythical ball that was supposed to be a person's soul, and it was in their anus.
Supernatural spirits in eastern folklore?
Eastern folklore often includes supernatural spirits like yokai in Japanese folklore, jiangshi in Chinese folklore, and aswang in Filipino folklore. These spirits are believed to possess various powers and characteristics, and are often associated with specific cultural beliefs and traditions. They are often depicted as both malevolent and benevolent entities, with the ability to shape-shift and influence the living world.
What are some myths or legends associated with sodium?
A non-fictional legend would be Lot and his wife from the Old Testament. God turned Lot's wife into a pillar of salt because she disobeyed God and looked back at the destruction of Sodam and Gomorah.
In popular folklore, Dracula is commonly depicted as being afraid of objects like garlic, crucifixes, and holy water due to their associations with religious symbolism and purity. Additionally, Dracula's vulnerability to sunlight and potential harm from wooden stakes to the heart are also common themes in vampire lore.
Guinevere was a central figure in the Arthurian legend, known as the wife of King Arthur. She is often depicted as a symbol of beauty, love, and betrayal in various adaptations and stories. Her affair with Sir Lancelot is a prominent element in many versions of the legend.
