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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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What similarities are there between the Robin Hood Myth and the Jesus Christ myth?
As far as I can tell, there are not any real similarities between Robin Hood and Jesus Christ.
First of all, Jesus Christ DID exist. Some parts of the bible (alot of it) are so called "accounts" of his preachings and ect. Those cannot be assured as the Bible is a BOOK, first and foremost, that was written a VERY long time ago by many different people, and has been rewritten A LOT. That does not mean Jesus was/is/will be a "god" or the "son of god". That is OPINION ONLY and is a RELIGIOUS BELIEF. If that is your belief.
Robin Hood is a Folk Tale, moreso than a myth.
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AnswerContrary to the above, the Biblie has NOT been rewritten a lot. This is a very misleading and untrue statement. Modern translations adhere unwaveringly to the earliest Greek and Hebrew manuscripts some of which date to no more than a few decades after the events, so we can be pretty sure that modern translations reflect properly not only what was written 2000 years ago about Jesus, but the intention and actual meaning it was meant to convey. Revised translations are necessary as language develops. The early King James Bible is still used by many Christians, but this translation, though in beautiful language, is not particularly reliable or understandable today as language has changed so much since the days of King James 400 years ago or more. Therefore modern translations, by large teams of Bible scholars, linguists, textual critics and theologians reflect well the intended meanings of the original gospel accounts.And these gospel accounts have been verified time and time again historically and archaeologically to be reliable. But not just these accounts. Many contemporary historians (Josephus, Tacitus, Pliny the Younger, and many others) mentioned Jesus Christ by name and described his deeds. The early church fathers like Polycarp, Tertullian and Irenaeus all spoke of this person jesus of Nazareth - and could trace their line of learning right back to Christ himself. As an example, Irenaeus was a pupil of Polycarp, who was in turn a disciple of John who was the apostle closest to Jesus himself. ALL, without exception, regarded Jesus as divine as that was what was passed on by those who knew him. They were utterly convinced by this, by his teaching, his divine authority, his clai to be God in human form, and, most of all his resurrection after his execution - so convinced that many hundreds went to their deaths in the Roman arena rather than deny what they knew to be true.
The problem is that too many pseudointellectuals who have read a Dan Brown novel or two then set themselves up as someone who knows more than the thousands of Bible scholars, theologians, textual critics, classics scholars, historians and so on over the last two thousand years. I find that not only misleading but offensive, betraying the huge amount of aduired knowledge over the centuries for the sake of showing their own arrogant ignorance.
This also applies to Robin Hood. While the romantic stories of Robin and Marion are fiction, the character of Robin almost certainly existed. Contrary to what some people believe, the historical evidence for the existence and life details of Robin Hood is actually much less reliable than that for Jesus Christ. However, having lived once near Sherwood Forest in the UK there are many museums dedicated to the history of that area. We do know, for example, that while Richard I was fighting the Crusades, John tried to usurp the throne of England, and called upon the local barons to support him. the Sherriff of Nottingham was one such person. The title Sheriff of Nottingham still exists,the current holder of that title being of a ceremonial nature for the city. In addition to this, many referenced to outlaws still loyal to the king are recorded expecially one or two who fit the description of Robin of Loxley or 'Robin the Hood', named thus because of his manner of dress.
Therefore there are few similarities between Jesus Christ and Robin Hood. Both existed, but Robin Hood's history is rather scant and much legend has been mixed up with fact over the years. However, the history of Jesus Christ is far more reliable, in both the Bible and in secular historical accounts. Apart from that, they are as different as chalk from cheese.
Why did the Romans write myths?
The Romans wrote myths to explain natural phenomena, understand the origins of their society, and teach moral lessons. Myths played a significant role in Roman culture and were used to connect with their past, understand the world around them, and instill values in future generations.
Why is the hypothesis that black cats cause bad luck not science?
The results of studying the hypothesis are not repeatable and are open to judgement. The hypothesis cannot be tested by controlled experiments.
In the Bible which of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse rides a red horse?
In Revelation chapter 6, there are no horseman just horses indicated in that prophecy. White, Red, Black and Pale Green. Now you will see riders on the horses but you will not observe a reference to horsemen.
These are prophecies so the horses are not actual creatures, they represents events of war that will occur. Understand War from the prospective Christ placed it into in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21.
Are pagan gods real or mythical?
As real and as mythical as any other deity you can name.
My Take:Some people think all gods are Mythical.General belief is that the pagan gods of old are Mythical and as they are called the pagan gods, most people can't even remember them.
So the answer your teacher is looking for Pagan Gods = Mythical
God of Christianity not.
Yes, although when you were having your picture taken, it took a very long time and you had to sit perfectly still for over half an hour. The first camera was invented in the late 1600s.
Two ways either the creator destroys it or you turn it into stone with Medusa's head
Mothman is rumored to have killed many people. Supposedly everyone that sees him has died or will die. Mothman deaths have not been proven, however.
How do vampire squid kill there pray?
I suppose like many squid once the squid has caught it's prey it's forcefully makes it enter the mouth were a 'beak' begins to chop at it until it is fully eaten. Then bones and un-digestable parts are regurgitated. Not much is actually known about their hunting and killing methods. It is known that their usual prey are Copepods, prawns and Cnidaria.
Large creatures such as whales and seals are known to feed upon the vampire squid in turn
What does the orangutan represent in different cultures?
a orangutan is a type of monkey An orangutan is NOT a type of monkey. It is an ape, a type of primate more closely related to humans. Apes are larger than monkeys, and apes (unlike monkeys) have no tails. I don't know a lot about orangutangs in folklore, but I do remember hearing something about orangutangs kidnapping human women to be their brides. Also of interest is the orang-pendek, a small orange Southeast-Asian cryptid.
Folklore is a real thing. It exists in all communities. It consists of rumours, legends, stories, songs, jokes, myths, rituals, customs, stereotypes and all of the (usually) orally transmitted aspects of our culture.
What are the myths and facts about menstruation?
Myth - You can't get pregnant on your period. Fact - Ovulation can happen at any time, especially if periods aren't regular. Myth - You can't get pregnant without regular, or a first period. Fact - Ovulation and fertilization CAN occur before regular, or first bleeding. Myth - Menstrual cycles should always be 28 days. Fact - They vary woman to woman, 28 days is an average only. Myth - Menstruating women need to be in bed, or avoid strenuous activity. Fact - Exercise can help with symptoms, it will not make pain worse. Women are not weaker during their periods, unless they have anemia, which is caused by an abnormal loss of blood during menstruation. Myth - All women have terrible periods. Fact - Most women find that the discomfort is minimal and does not stop them from regular activities they enjoy. Some women do have more pain or other symptoms then others. Myth - You should not have sex while on your period. Fact - If both partners are willing, there is no medical reason not to, and orgasm can sometimes relieve cramping. Myth - A bath causes or worsens menstrual cramps Fact - A warm bath can soothe and relax muscles, reducing pain. Myth - Women menstruating can catch cold easily and should avoid cold water or iced drinks. Fact - Cold can make pain worse for some, but you will not get a cold. Myth - You should not get your feet wet during your period. Fact - See above; this one was made popular by Tampax booklets and other literature of yesteryear. Myth - Women taking Birth Control pills "need" to have a period. Fact - Women on the pill do not experience uterine build up and do not need to have a period to shed the lining. The bleeding occurring with the pill is not a "real" menstrual period, and is not necessary for a woman's health. Myth - Women are always moody, bitchy, and irrational during menstruation. Fact - Not all women experience PMS symptoms or the same symptoms. You can't explain all women's moods by being "that time of the month". Women are just as capable during menses as at any other time, they are not mentally fragile. Myth - Women on their period are more likely to be attacked by bear, sharks, ect. Fact - This is just silly, and an urban legend not based on any scientific research. Myth - Hair will not hold a curl, or should not be washed during your period. Fact - Not sure where it can from, but this myth is just superstition. Myth - Menstrual Blood smells bad. Fact - Pads and Tampon cause blood to develop an odor as bacteria build, not blood itself. Blood does not smell fishy or strongly itself. Myth - Menstrual Blood is toxic or unclean Fact - It is no more unclean then any other blood, tampons do not keep dirty blood in the body. No extra cleansing or deodorants are needed - this is marketing to fears. Myth - You should not eat certain foods (ie meat, dairy) while menstruating. Fact - Eat what you like, it will not harm you in any way. If fact vitamins can help ease pain for some, so eat meat for the iron, milk for the calcium. Myth - A pregnant women never bleeds. Fact - Spotting or mild bleeding can be normal, but see a doctor at once to be sure. Myth - Short periods (three days or less) or irregularity of periods means a woman is infertile or abnormal Fact - The length of the period is not an indicator of fertility, it is different for everyone Myth - Virgins or young women can't use tampons. Fact - The hymen stretches, if you want to use tampons at any time or age, you can. Virginity does not end when you use a tampon. Myth - Doing *fill in anything* will shorten or delay a period Fact - Eating particular foods, exercising, fasting, bathing, skipping rope, will not lengthen or shorten a period.
What is the story of The Six Blind Men?
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived six blind men. Each of them was very wise. Each of them had gone to school and read lots of books in braille.
They knew so much about so many things that people would often come from miles around to get their advice. They were happy to share whatever they knew with the people who asked them thoughtful questions.
One day these six wise blind men went for a walk in the zoo. That day the zoo-keeper was worrying about all of her many troubles.
The night before she had had an argument with her husband, and her children had been misbehaving all day long. She had so much on her mind that she forgot to lock the gate of the elephant cage as she was leaving it.
Now, elephants are naturally very curious animals. They quickly tried to push the gate to the cage to see if it might open. To their great surprise, the gate swung freely on its hinge. Two of the more daring elephants walked over to the gate. They looked left and right, and then quietly tip-toed out of the cage.
Just at that moment the six blind men walked by. One of them heard a twig snap, and went over to see what it was that was walking by.
"Hi there !" said the first blind man to the first elephant. "Could you please tell us the way to the zoo restaurant ?" The elephant couldn't think of anything intelligent to say, so he sort of shifted his weight from left to right to left to right.
The first blind man walked over to see if this big silent person needed any help. Then, with a big bump, he walked right into the side of the elephant. He put out his arms to either side, but all he could feel was the big body of the elephant.
"Boy," said the first blind man. "I think I must have walked into a wall. "The second blind man was becoming more and more curious about what was happening. He walked over to the front of the elephant and grabbed hold of the animal's trunk.
He quickly let go and shouted, "This isn't a wall. This is a snake! We should step back in case it's poisonous." The third man quickly decided to find out what was going on, and to tell his friends what they had walked into.
He walked over to the back of the elephant and touched the animal's tail. "This is no wall, and this is no snake. You are both wrong once again. I know for sure that this is a rope."
The fourth man sighed as he knew how stubborn his friends could be. The fourth blind man decided that someone should really get to the bottom of this thing. So he crouched down on all fours and felt around the elephant's legs. (Luckily for the fourth man, this elephant was very tame and wouldn't think of stepping on a human being.)
"My dear friends," explained the fourth man. "This is no wall and this is no snake. This is no rope either. What we have here, gentlemen, is four tree trunks. That's it. Case closed."
The fifth blind man was not so quick to jump to conclusions. He walked up to the front of the elephant and felt the animal's two long tusks. "It seems to me that this object is made up of two swords," said the fifth man. "What I am holding is long and curved and sharp at the end. I am not sure what this could be, but maybe our sixth friend could help us."
The sixth blind man scratched his head and thought and thought. He was the one who really was the wisest of all of them. He was the one who really knew what he knew, and knew what he didn't know.
Just then the worried zoo-keeper walked by. "Hi there ! How are you enjoying the zoo today ?" she asked them all. "The zoo is very nice," replied the sixth blind man. "Perhaps you could help us figure out the answer to a question that's been puzzling us."
"Sure thing," said the zoo-keeper, as she firmly grabbed the elephant's collar.
"My friends and I can't seem to figure out what this thing in front of us is. One of us thinks it's a wall; one thinks it's a snake; one thinks it's a rope, and one thinks it's four tree trunks. How can one thing seem so different to five different people?" "Well," said the zoo-keeper. "You are all right. This elephant seems like something different to each one of you. And the only way to know what this thing really is, is to do exactly what you have done. Only by sharing what each of you knows can you possibly reach a true understanding."
The six wise men had to agree with the wisdom of the zoo-keeper. The first five of them had been too quick to form an opinion without listening to what the others had to say.
So they all went off to the zoo restaurant and had a really hearty lunch.
(This story is a well-known fable from India. Modernized and re-told by Phil Shapiro)
A legend is a story or a group of stories about a person or being or creatures, that experiences or becomes or does, something out of the ordinary. The stories are always meant to inspire and teach, whether in the negative or positive. The story is passed down generation to generation as if it were true or based on truth, though there may be little chance of any truly verifiable facts. Usually these stories are meant to inspire those who hear it.
In short, a legend is a story thought by the tellers to have been true at one time, but usually has been changed many times, new ideas added to it, what may have been facts originally, get a little distorted. Still, supposedly based on truth.
there are no such things as genies, if so they could live anywhere in a hibernating state, suchs as most animals do, but their winter is when the object is found.
Is Bram Stroker's novel Dracula suitable for teens?
I first read Dracula when I was 15. I think that, from that age, it can be understood. I don't think it would ordinarily appeal to anyone younger.
The unusual way it has been written, in the form of journals of the characters in the book, is very interesting, and it certainly intrigued me when I first read it.
Actually, Lil Wayne commented in an interview that those teardrops aren't for HIM killing someone. Each teardrop represents one of his close friends or family members that passed away. One is for his Grandmother, another for his step-father, and the final for one of his friends that died in hurricane Katrina.
What superhuman qualities strengths or talents does Perseus have?
He did not have any superhuman powers because he was technically a mortal/demigod.
What genre is the story King Author and the Knights of the Round Table?
The genre of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a fable genre of the Middle Ages.
