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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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Go to Twilly and ask him about the frogzard hunterand then click on the dinozard island quest (Note you have to have 1000 gold) then keep on fighting the zards(it's easy) atleast you have to be lv 2 then you will find t-rexand a giant ape fighting then on the right of the screen then click on the t-rex wins and then you have to wait a while then you will get 1000 gold
yes you just go to dwakel and take the three fisrt quest then sell it in yulgar or download cheat engine
There is no credible historical or archaeological evidence to support the existence of a philosopher named Plato from Atlantis. Plato himself did write about Atlantis in his dialogues, describing it as a legendary island civilization that ultimately sank into the sea, but it is considered a fictional tale rather than a historical account.
Prepare for The Original One.
actually vampires like/hate garlic as much as any "human" would,but they don't enjoy the sunlight it doesn't kill them it just damages their powers such as :running fast,extra strength ,ect.but they also don't like to be staked in the heart with anything wooden ,that will kill them.
Vampires in general have no problem with garlic. Ok some of them might not like it others migh like it but that's just personal opinion...
What was Achilles personality?
He was supposed to be the strongest man on Earth
Achilles wasn't particularly strong, he was invulnerable. His mother had dipped him in the river Styx which made his skin impenetrable (all except for the heel that she held him by). As you can imagine growing up with no option for discipline he was vain, selfish, impatient, stubborn and even cruel. His invulnerability made him a great warrior as no one could hurt him he never had to consider any defensive tactics and was just always on the attack. When the Greek ships approached the beach of Troy Achilles jumped over-board and fought with the Trojan army all by himself before any other Greek warrior could join him.
The thing about Achilles' invulnerability comes to us from a single source three hundred years after Homer. It is not part of the original legend. In the Iliad there are four references to Achilles suffering very minor wounds in which blood was drawn, and none of them from the heel.
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Tikoloshe
In Zulu mythology, Tikoloshe', Tokoloshe or Hili (from the Xhosa word uthikoloshe) is a dwarf-like water sprite, said to be fond of women and sour milk. He has only one arm and one leg, the face of an old man on a boy's body, and-by some accounts-a disproportionately large penis.[citation needed] He is considered a mischievous and evil spirit. He can become invisible by swallowing a pebble, and comes out of the water to have sex with women, or to fight men.[citation needed] If he loses the fight, he will teach the man magic and the art of healing.[citation needed]
The Tokoloshe, according to the Zulu shaman Credo Mutwa, is widely known as a bear-like humanoid being, and is nothing like the above description, which is of unknown origins. "Now, then, the last creature, sir, a creature which is so well known in South Africa, and elsewhere in Africa, that if you mention its name, people smile. It is called a Tokoloshe. Every African knows what a Tokoloshe is. Some call it Tikoloshe. It looks like a very nasty looking teddy-bear in appearance, in that it's head is like that of a teddy-bear, but it has got a thick, sharp, bony ridge on top of its head. The ridge goes from above its forehead to the back of its head, and with this ridge it can knock down an ox by butting it with its head. This creature causes the Black people in certain places to raise their beds on bricks, one brick laid on top of the other one, about 3 feet above the ground. And you find this all over South Africa." 1. Other Zulu sources also describe Tikoloshe as a bear-like being, similar to the Bigfoot creatures of America and Asia in general appearance.
However, the Tokoloshe is stated to be "a cross between a zombie, poltergeist, and a gremlin" that "lives in South Africa." It goes on to say Tokoloshes are "created from dead bodies by shamans...if the shaman has been offending by someone." According to the book, the creatures are "only the size of small children... [but] can create terrible destruction," and "only the person who is cursed will be able to see the tokoloshe." In addition, the book says the tokoloshe may also choose to wander, causing mischief, particularly to schoolchildren. Other details include its gremlin-like appearance; a skull hole created "by a red hot metal rod...heat plays a vital role in Zulu magic;" and gouged out eyes [1].
"Some Zulu people are still superstitious when it comes to things like the supposedly fictional tokoloshe - a hairy creature created by a wizard to harm his enemies (also been known to rape women and bite off sleeping people's toes)." 2. Another similar being is the Ogo.
Usually, the Tokoloshe is presented as an aggressive and mischievous bear-like being, somewhat similar in appearance to the Ewok creatures from Star Wars, that sometimes attacks, abducts, or in other ways does harm to children while they are asleep at night.
Influence
The Tokoloshe is sometimes called upon by people to cause trouble for others, and a witch doctor (inyanga, Sangoma) may be called to banish him.
The Tokoloshe myth is well known and feared in most southern African countries. Many people place their beds on bricks (some tales state that they are wrapped in paper) in order to lift them higher off the ground so that the Tokoloshe cannot hide underneath and attack them, or climb up to have sex with the women whilst they are asleep. Some people are afraid to mention its name.
Tokoloshe Man was a pop hit by John Kongos. [1]
Running gags about Tokoloshes are common in the South African daily comicstrip Madam and Eve [2]
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What is the legend of the griffin in Farnworth Widnes?
The legend of the griffin in Farnworth, Widnes, tells the story of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It is said that the griffin was a guardian of treasure hidden in the town and protected the people from harm. The legend has been passed down through generations as part of the town's folklore and history.
Is generation gap a myth or reality?
The generation gap is a real phenomenon characterized by differences in perspectives, values, and beliefs between different generations. These differences are often shaped by social, cultural, and technological changes that occur over time, leading to varying experiences and attitudes among different age groups. However, it is essential to recognize that not all individuals within a generation will experience or contribute to this gap in the same way.
Are there superstitions regarding consecutive deaths in a family involving an accident?
There are called family curses. It is the belief that bad luck and accidents may follow a blood line or lineage. It is however considered a superstition. You may find more reading about Curses. Answer It may also be the superstition that "bad news comes in threes." This could also relate to three deaths in the family but if superstition is anything to go by then after the third there will be no more strange deaths.
Is it a good omen if a wild bird lands on your head?
It may depend on the type of bird and your personal faith.
What is the Aztec myth la llorona?
Once there was a widow who wished to marry a rich nobleman. However, the nobleman did not want to raise another man's children and he dismissed her. The widow was determined to have the nobleman for her own, so the widow drowned her children to be free of them. When she told the nobleman what she had done, he was horrified and would have nothing more to do with her. As she left him, the widow was overcome by the terrible crime she had committed and went to the river, looking for her children. But they were gone. She drowned herself and her spirit was condemned to wander the waterways, weeping and searching for her children until the end of time.
Yes, honey. Sometimes you get what you wish for exactly and then it's missing a component that you never considered. Be careful with your wishes and dont ask for too much. Good luck with your hopes, dreams and wishes. Stay on your path of work and fullfillment and enlighten and helping out humanity in ways that only you can and all things work out as they should.
Also sometimes you dont get your wishes because the lord has another plan for you.
What are examples of superstitious beliefs?
- You will have bad luck for 7 years if you break a mirror
- Dont let a black cat cross your path, it will bring you bad luck
- Opening an umbrella indoors will bring you bad luck
- Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck
- Rain on your wedding day is a good omen -Do not ride a bicycle if you're a woman because you will not be pregnant
Actually, as long as you believe in and are focused on the spell and the power of magick you can cast a spell...
There are spells you can find online with detailed instructions. Try Google searching things like witchcraft. Most things you could want to cast a spell for can be found online. I also recommend finding pagan or Wiccan forums.
When was Snow White first published?
The fairy tale of Snow White was collected by the Grimm Brothers.
What are some examples of superstitious beliefs?
Bad Luck, general
- Walking under a ladder is bad luck.
- Spilling salt is bad luck, to avert this throw a pinch of it over your left shoulder.
- Putting your clothing on inside out or backward is only unlucky if you remove the piece of clothing and turning it "right."
Bells
- the sound of bells is said to frighten away evil spirits, which is why they are rug at weddings, funerals, and on New Years Day.
- "Gremlin" bells are commonly hung on motorcycles to keep "bad" spirits from catching a ride.
Birds,
- Crows tell fortunes per the following poem:
One is for bad news,
Two is for mirth.
Three is a wedding,
Four is a birth.
Five is for riches,
Six is a thief.
Seven is a journey,
Eight is for grief.
- Crows - It is bad luck to have a crow fly across your path. To avert this, recite the alphabet as fast as you can, before the crow completes its flight.
- Blue birds are a favourite tattoo of sailors, ensuing a safe return home.
- Any bird flying into your house through an open window and out again is said to predict a death in the household.
Cats, black
- It is bad luck to have a black cat cross your path. This is a regional thing as black cats are considered lucky in some areas of the world.
- If a black cat walks toward you it will bring good luck to you.
- If a black cat walks away from you, it will take your luck with it.
Colours
Red - Do not wear red in an electrical storm, the colour is said to attract lightening
Green - Green was once said to be the colour of a witch; actors believe green will bring bad weather or "natural disaster".
Yellow - Believed to be the colour or cowardice.
Black - Believed to be the colour of death and funerals.
Death
- When a person dies and their eyes are still open, they are said to be awaiting the arrival of more souls of family members.
- It is considered inauspicious to speak ill of the dead.
- The inexplicable howling of dogs is said to foretell the death in the household.
- A last meal is often laid for the departed spirit, to assure them a good passage to the next world.
- A candle is often lit to "light their way."
- When a person dies at home, all the windows in the house should be opened to allow the soul to depart easily.
- Mirrors are covered so the dead will not be startled by their reflection.
Fridays (including the 13th)
- Never start a journey, a business proposition or a marriage on a Friday.
- Black Friday, also known as Friday the thirteenth (see separate answer in related questions)
Good luck charms etc.
- It is lucky to meet a chimney sweep.
- Carrying a rabbits foot is lucky (for everyone but the rabbit).
- Find a penny pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck.
- Hang a horseshoe (ends up) over a doorway, or in a room to bring good luck. If the horse shoe is from the rear hoot of a grey horse, all the better.
- Seeing a grey horse is good luck, riding in a cart pulled by one is even better.
- Finding a four-leafed clover is fortunate.
- Seeing a butterfly on the first day of the year will bring the viewer a prosperous year.
- Catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn and you will not catch cold that winter.
Hygiene
- Sweeping at night will reduce your "blessings."
- Never sweep dirt out of your door, you will sweep your good luck out with it.
- Bathing at night is the equal of a cup of blood lost.
- Do not allow the birds to use your hair as part of their nest, as it will cause you to become confused.
Jewellery
- Allowing anyone else to wear your wedding band is an invitation for your spouse to be unfaithful.
- Buying opals for yourself is unlucky unless they are your birthstone.
- Certain specific gems (frequently diamonds) for example the Hope Diamond, are "cursed".
- A bride will shed tears for every pearl she wears to her wedding.
Mirrors
- Breaking a mirror brings seven years bad luck.
- Mirrors should be covered in a household in mourning.
- Covering a mirror during a thunderstorm will keep the thunder from shattering it.
- It is unlucky for a baby to see its reflection in a mirror before its first birthday. Doing so, could cause the child to have crossed eyes or to stutter.
- Looking into a mirror over someone's shoulder will result in a quarrel between the two people.
- If a mirror falls from the wall (unaided) and breaks, it foretells of a death in the household.
Miscellaneous
- Always enter a room/building on your right foot.
- Always enter and leave a building by the same door.
- Always enter and leave a bed on the same side.
- Cover your mouth when you sneeze, your soul is said to take leave of your body in this manner. This is also why people say "Bless you" to someone who sneezes.
- Giving a wallet without money in it will mean the wallet is empty in future.
- Never give a knife as a gift (the recipient should always pay, even a penny) or it will turn on its owner.
- Peacock feathers are unlucky if kept indoors, doubly so if you purchased them for yourself.
- Step on a crack, break you mother's back.
- Sleeping late, will cause a decline in blood (cause illness).
- Sleeping with wet hair, will bring snakes to sleep with you.
- Three people on a match (lighting three cigarettes on one match) is very unlucky.
- Do not turn a loaf of bread upside down after you have sliced it.
Umbrellas
- Opening an umbrella inside the house brings bad luck to the person, and the entire household.
- Opening one under a roof, you will drown the next time you swim.
- Placing an umbrella on a bed or table brings misfortune.
- If you drop an umbrella, you should not pick it up yourself. A woman who picks up her own fallen umbrella will never marry.
- An umbrella (particularly a black one) is unlucky on a ship.
Weather
- Rain on your wedding day is considered good luck.
- Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning.
- Seeing a rainbow, particularly one that is a complete arch, is good luck.
- Keep an acorn on the window sill will keep the household safe from lightening.
Weddings
- It is unlucky for a groom to see his bride, on the day of the wedding, before the ceremony starts.
- It is unlucky for the groom to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony starts.
- It is unlucky for the bride to wear her wedding dress (other than for fittings) before the day of the wedding. If she does the marriage is said to be at risk of cancellation.
- Purchasing the engagement ring and the wedding band at the same time is considered bad luck.
- Wearing your wedding band before the ceremony is bad luck.
- Dropping the wedding band during the ceremony will doom the marriage to failure.
- A bride should never wear the colour green on her wedding day.
- A bride should throw away all of the pins from her dress and veil to avert bad luck.
- It is good luck to find a spider in your wedding dress
- It will bring prosperity to the marriage for the bride to have a coin in her left shoe.
- Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. A bride should have all these to ensure a happy marriage.
- Before she leaves the house, a bride should feed the family cat (if there is one) and look at herself, just once in a full length mirror.
- It is good luck for a bride to encounter a lamb or a dove on her trip to the church.
- On the way to the wedding, it is unlucky to pass an open grave, cross running water, or encounter a blind or cross-eyed person.
- It is important that both the bride and the groom step into the church on their right foot.
- A groom should give alms to a poor person on the way to the church and the bride give alms to a poor person on the way from the church.
- The bride usually throws her bouquet over her shoulder as she departs the reception. The young woman who catches it is said to be the next to marry.
- Brides are often carried over the threshold of their new homes as it is unlucky to enter on the left foot, and unluckier still to trip when entering.
- Do not wear green to a wedding, it will bring misfortune to the couple.
- It is bad luck to wear black to a wedding, black being the colour of death & funerals.
- Marrying a man who's surname starts with the same letter as yours is said to be unlucky.
- The spouse that falls asleep first, is believed to be the one who will die first,
Wishes
- Wishes made on the first star seen of an evening are said to come true.
- If you make a wish and blow all of the candles on your birthday cake out in one breath, the wish is said to come true.
- Falling stars are favourite things to make wishes on.
1 - Dont pass salt (it passes bad luck);
2 - Having an elephant ornament facing your door drives away evil spirits;
3 - New shoes on a table (bad luck);
4 - Walking under scaffolding (I don't know why but it freaks me out - I think its either bad luck or something will fall on me);
5 - If you masturbate hair will grow on the hand you use;
6 - Having sex standing up is a form of contraception (NO! It isn't :P)
7 - Walking under a ladder is bad luck;
8 - If the cows are laying down it will rain;
9 - An itchy nose means a surprise;
10 - Burning ears mean there is someone talking about you behind your back.
From this website: http://www.oldsuperstitions.com/
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Superstition (Latin superstes, "standing over", "set above") is a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge. The word is often used pejoratively to refer to supposedly irrational beliefs of others, and its precise meaning is therefore subjective. It is commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck, prophecy and spiritual beings.
Outside of books and films you can not find a mermaid. They don't exist on earth and are not real. They are only make believe.
What are the most famous Aztec myths and legends?
Some of the most famous Aztec myths and legends include the story of the god Quetzalcoatl, the creation story of the world by the god Ometeotl, the legend of the goddess Coatlicue, and the tale of the heroic twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque. These stories are central to Aztec belief systems and cultural identity.
King Arthur's wife is Queen Guinevere.
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The Welsh spelling of the same name is: Gwenhwyfar.
Queen Guinevere was Arthur (not author"s) wife and indeed the principal female character in the Arthurian legends. There were no Girl Knights or female squires-In-Waiting. sorry Miss l429.
What mysteries and questions are still being discussed and investigated?
The list is almost endless. UFO's, the human brain, God and the bible, the statues of Easter Island, unknow species such as Bigfoot, unknown and as yet undocumented species of the Amazonian rain forest, ghosts, the Bermuda Triangle.
How did a rabbits foot become a lucky charm?
Hunters believed that the rabbit's foot would bestow the surefootedness of the rabbit to themselves. The superstition kind of just spread from there. (It should be noted that the rabit gained no luck from having four rabbits feet)
In general magic (like a rabbits foot) which creates a like condition is called sympathetic magic.
What is the Proctor Valley Monster?
The Proctor Valley Monster is an urban legend that dates back to at least the 1960s. The monster may be some sort of flying creature (as a claim states from the 1970s), or something that looks closer to a horned beast similar in appearance to a bull. This creature is said to roam the woods around Proctor Valley and is seen as some type of bigfoot creature.
What does a small mischievious elf in Irish folklore mean?
In Irish folklore, a small mischievous elf is typically known as a leprechaun. Leprechauns are believed to be solitary creatures who are skilled at making and mending shoes. They are known for their trickery and playfulness, often hiding their pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Where did the 'dumb blonde' myth originate?
There's actually a pretty extensive article in Wikipedia that addresses the origins of the myth.
If it is a myth.
Here are more opinions and answers from other WikiAnswers contributors:
- From someone who lacked the intelligence to find a way to spend their time more productively.
I personally think that most blondes are pretty smart. Not only smart but hot, funny, kind, and trustworthy.
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Excuse me, but I am a blonde and I get straight A's. Blondes in general are not stupid even though some get their "dumb blonde" moments.
What is the story of the little boy and the rose and what does it mean?
The story of the little boy and the rose goes like this: A little boy went to first grade. He listened while the teacher taught about Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, but when she told the class that Art was next, he became excited. The little boy had been drawing all sorts of things at home, and was actually very gifted and way past his years with his abilities. The teacher said they were all going to draw a flower, but everyone would have to wait until all the papers were passed out before they started. Since he sat in the second row, he got his paper before the rest of the class and was so excited he forgot the teacher said to wait. He got out his crayons and began drawing. The little boy was was well on his way to drawing a gorgeous rose in full bloom on a long stem when the teacher looked over and saw that he was not following her instructions. This particular teacher did not tolerate children not following instructions. She walked over to the little boy and without even looking at his drawing, picked it up, gave him a blank piece of paper, and told him to wait for the rest of the class. As she passed the trash can, she threw the drawing in. The little boy was crushed and honestly did not understand why the teacher threw away his drawing or, for that matter, what he did wrong at all. The teacher then went to the chalkboard and step-by-step walked the class through drawing a simple, child-like flower. For each step, she told them what color to use and how to draw the line. When they were done, the teacher picked up the drawings and hung them on the wall. The little boy looked at each one and could barely tell his apart from the others. Never again did the little boy draw a gorgeous rose, or anything else original for that matter. He had learned well to follow the teacher's instructions and to do exactly what the teacher did. It has been a long time since I read this story, and I am sure it is not told exactly as the original, but the meaning is the same. In fact, it has several meanings: It is extremely easy for an adult to completely quelch the creativity of a child. A child is an individual and should be related to as one, not placed like a head of cattle into a herd and expected to do and perform as every other child. Teachers and parents alike need to pay attention to and respect the unique talents of each child under their care so they can help them advance those unique abilities and talents. A child is a valuable gift, with unique talents, but it only takes one bad experience that the child will remember the rest of his life to discourage a child from using those talents. Perhaps someone else could add some more lessons we can learn from this story.
