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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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Can you give me a list of folktales?
Sure! Here are a few well-known folktales: "Little Red Riding Hood," which warns about the dangers of trusting strangers; "The Tortoise and the Hare," a fable about perseverance and humility; "Cinderella," a story of kindness and resilience amidst adversity; and "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," which teaches the importance of honesty. Each tale conveys moral lessons and cultural values.
Why did Robin Hood wanted to the meet friar tuck?
Robin Hood wanted to meet Friar Tuck because he had heard of Tuck's reputation as a skilled and jovial friar who could provide companionship and support in his struggles against injustice. Additionally, Friar Tuck was known for his strength and fighting abilities, making him a valuable potential ally in Robin's fight against the Sheriff of Nottingham. Their meeting also represented a shared commitment to helping the poor and standing up against corruption.
Why is bran castle called Dracula castle?
it is called draculas castle after his father with the last name drac (i think)
In Arthurian legend who are the 12 kings who join with King Nero to rebel against Camelot?
First of all Nero isn't in Camelot at all and the 12 are knights not kings.
Aladdin, its two sequels, and Kazaam all have genies
How long can a kraken live for?
As the Kraken is a legendary creature, and some doubt it has ever existed at all, it's almost impossible to know.
Where did the monster named squishington live in the animated series 'bump in the night'?
in the toilet tank
spider man is pure fiction and a great story for a little escapism!
Delphine Lalaurie (1775(?)-1842) was an intensely sadistic high society lady (if that's the right word), who took delight in torturing and murdering her slaves at her (and her husband's) mansion at 1140 Royal Street in the French Quarter. Please see link below.
What is the lesson in echo and narcissus?
Narcissus wasted away while admiring his own reflection in a spring. Echo wasted away of her unrequited love for Narcissus. Much like many modern relationships.
Which Anglo-Saxon gods give their names to days of the week?
Norse god of War, god of thunder, Thor, and Frigga
Who are the original four horsemen of the wwf?
Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Ole Anderson, Arn Anderson (real name: Marty Lunde) and Manager J.J. Dillon this was in the early 80s nwa not the wwf
Bermuda was officially discovered in 1503 by a Spanish explorer, Juan de Bermúdez.
Did Vlad Dracula have some good qualities?
Vlad is something of a national hero in Romania for preventing the expansion of the Ottoman Empire but he was (and is) notorious for the cruelty of the punishments he meted out -- his favorite method being impalement.
In Romania he is viewed very much as a Prince with a deep sense of justice.
The historical figure on which Dracula is based is Vlad Tepes, Count of Wallachia - otherwise known as Vlad the Impaler - and he was believed to have been born in 1431.
Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore.
There is no evidence that he actually existed as a person.
What are 7 examples of weather folklore?
Here are some examples of weather folklore:
- Rainbow at noon more rain soon.
- When the stars begin to huddle the earth will soon begin to puddle.
- When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Onionskin is very thin, mild winter is coming in. Onionskin is thick and tough winter will be cold and rough.
- When a cow tries to scratch her ear it means a shower is very near.
- When sea birds fly to land, there truly is a storm at hand.
- Clear moon, frost soon.
