Fables and Folklore

The story of Atlantis comes from the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his dialogues "Timaeus" and "Critias." In Plato's account, Atlantis was a powerful and advanced civilization that existed around 9,000 years before his own time, but it ultimately sank into the ocean in a single day and night. Despite many theories and speculations, there is no concrete evidence to prove the existence of Atlantis as described by Plato.

The Mothman did not destroy any bridge. There were reports of sightings of the Mothman near the Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, prior to its collapse in 1967, but there is no evidence to suggest that the Mothman caused the bridge to fall.

Genies are fictional beings and do not exist in reality, so there is no need to get rid of them. If you are referring to a negative experience or influence, it may help to think positively, set boundaries, and seek support if needed.

Myth. Good luck on your exam.

The twins of the semi-legendary story of the foundation of Rome were Romulus and Remus. Romulus became the founder of Rome and killed Remus. The foundation of Rome did not involve the building of a city. It involved the unification of existing settlements of the hills which were to become the seven hills of Rome.

Romulus and Remus were twin brothers. They had an argument over whether to found the Rome on the Palatine Hill or the Aventine Hill, the former favouring the Palatine and the latter favouring the Aventine. They decided to settle the dispute through augury (the divination of the omens of the gods). Looking at the flight of birds was one of the forms of augury. Romulus won the contest because more birds crossed his hill. He then build a sacred wall around the Palatine Hill. Remus spitefully leaped over the wall. In one version Romulus killed Remus for having desecrated the wall, in another one Remus is simply given as dead, in others he was given as killed by lieutenants of Romulus.

The planet Venus is named for the Roman goddess of love and is always the brightest point in the sky. The Romans built temples to Venus, and since it was the first "star" that could be seen in the sky for much of the year, and always the brightest whether seen in the morning or the evening, it was an easy way to remember it as a prayer point. What is the #1 thing that people prayed to Venus for? Love, of course. The prayer evolved into a wish as people forgot the Goddess of Love and her origins, and the wish expanded into realms well outside the beginning point. Like so many other traditions and habits engrained in people that have found their way into modern religions, wishing upon a star evolved from an ancient pagan religion.

Some mythical creatures from Argentina include the Nahuelito, a Loch Ness Monster-like creature said to inhabit Nahuel Huapi Lake, and the Pombero, a mischievous goblin known to cause disturbances in rural areas. Another popular mythical creature is the Cuero, a shape-shifting monster that disguises itself as animal hides to approach its prey.

A dhampir is the child of a vampire father and a living mother. As dhampirs are living people they have no need to employ the 'life-stealing' ability they have inherited from their father in fact most dhampirs are unaware of their special status. (Mom adverse to telling the child what he really is) Upon dying the dhampir has the option of becoming one of the living dead but most chose to end their lives in such a way to avoid this. Most dhampirs in fact chose to become vampire hunters.

The god of the sky in Greek mythology was Zeus, also known as the king of the gods and the god of lightning and thunder.

that either : walking under a ladder, seeing a black cat, opening an umbrella in the house etc. means bad luck.

In most stories, banshees are fairy spirits. The original spelling varies, such as bean shee, bean shith, and baoin sidhe. Most translate the phrase as woman of the mounds. Mounds in fairy lore were where fairy kingdoms could be found, especially if topped by oak, yew, ash, and especially rowan trees.

Descriptions of banshees vary, but typically, to see them is an omen of death. They are typically seen washing laundry at a river, trying to remove bloodstains of the fallen. To hear the wail of a banshee is supposed to be fatal to the listener.

Some describe the banshee as looking elven, with webbed feet, betraying their fairy origin. Others say they appear as beautiful elven women. A few later stories depict the banshee as the ghost of a woman who died either in childbirth, or from a great wrong committed by someone in the family who sees her.

One story says to avoid hearing the death wail, one needs to approach the banshee quickly, suck her breast and then claim to be a lost child. In Celtic and other traditions, kinslaying, that is, causing the death of someone related to you, was considered a very serious crime, and could result in being cursed and dying really horribly, and might even cause you to become a ghost. To avoid killing the mortal, the banshee would then treat that person well, and might even grant a magical gift to their "lost child."

The role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons describes banshees as undead evil female elf spirits, but that is false. Seeing portents and omens are a large part of Celtic tradition (Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Breton, and Manx or from the Isle of Man). Another popular depiction of a banshee, though quite old now, is the Disney movie, "Darby O'Gill and the Little People." Wikipedia also has entries on this topic, as do many sites devoted to Celtic traditions and folklore. Kathryn Briggs was one of the foremost folklore researchers of recent times, and going to a library to find one of books on fairies is sure to be rewarding.

Many people have superstitious beliefs. Some examples of these are having bad luck if you spill salt, walk under a ladder, or break a mirror.

The four men still alive at the end of the battle in King Arthur are King Arthur, Sir Bedivere, Sir Lucan, and Sir Bedivere's brother.

Manko Island is located in Indonesia, in the Riau Islands province. It is part of the Natuna Islands group and is known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs.

It is the opposite. It is a superstition that it is bad luck for a black cat to cross your path. (Maybe it's good luck for witches. ;-)

It's not lucky. infact it is a whole lot of bull plop if you ask me

Drinking vampire bat blood can potentially transmit diseases such as rabies or other infections that the bat may carry. It is not safe for human consumption and could lead to serious health issues. It is best to avoid consuming any type of animal blood.

Santa Fe is the capital city of the state of New Mexico, located in the southwestern region of the United States.

Antonia Pakenham did not write a book about King Arthur. Antonia Fraser wrote "The King Arthur" in 1970, but it is about the historical figure rather than the legendary King Arthur.

It is not just new shoes but any shoes. In mining communities the only time boots or shoes were placed on the table was when the family was informed of the death of a miner. His boots would be placed on the table to show he was dead. After that placing shoes or boots on the table was seen as either tempting fate or in poor taste. Seeing someone's shoes on the table could severely frighten someone if they didn't know that the person was alive and well.

No, poinsettias are not considered bad luck. In fact, they are often associated with the holiday season and are popular decorations during that time. They are generally viewed as symbols of celebration and joy.

Shinigamis are death gods or spirits in Japanese folklore and fiction, appearing in various works of literature, film, and anime. However, there is no scientific or empirical evidence to support the existence of shinigamis in reality.

Sir Lucas advises King Arthur to be cautious in choosing his battles and not to seek unnecessary conflict. He urges the king to prioritize peace and justice over aggression and to always consider the welfare of his people. Finally, he reminds Arthur to listen to the counsel of his trusted advisors to make wise decisions for the kingdom.

The genre of a spider and a sky god is a myth