One look at the fur bearing trout has most scoff at the poorly constructed attempt at a crypto-zoological hoax, and it is no wonder because the fur… Read more “The Fur Bearing Trout”
Tag: folklore
Why Do Cats Have Nine Lives? From Romeo to Ra
Cats are said to have nine lives, an idiom used to describe someone that has cheated death, and common enough English that it was referenced in Shakespeare’s… Read more “Why Do Cats Have Nine Lives? From Romeo to Ra”
Cockatrice Country
When one thinks of creating terrifying hybrid animal concoctions, the humble chicken is probably somewhere lower on the list of preferable spare parts… unless of course you… Read more “Cockatrice Country”
The Fates
When we think of fate we think of an inevitable, pre-determined course our lives are shaped to take. The Greco-Romans personified fate in the form of 3… Read more “The Fates”
Hold onto your heart: Valentines Day is approaching!
There are so many celebratory days we take for granted, and so many stories that lurk behind them. One of these days is Valentine’s Day. The more… Read more “Hold onto your heart: Valentines Day is approaching!”
The Little Mermaid And The Ghosts Of Unrequited Love
The Little Mermaid (published in 1837) is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most enduring and beloved tales. While re-popularized with a Disney re-write in 1989, it left… Read more “The Little Mermaid And The Ghosts Of Unrequited Love”
Moana, Maui, and Misunderstood Mythology
Disney is a folklorist’s conundrum; it is great to see these ancient stories still circulating through the public sphere, and reviving in popularity, but the corporatization of… Read more “Moana, Maui, and Misunderstood Mythology”
Min’s Missing Member
One of my favorite reasons to travel is because some myths you won’t find anywhere else in the world but from the mouths of the people themselves.… Read more “Min’s Missing Member”
If the Shoe Fits: Cinderella 345 Ways
We all know the story of Cinderella, in the western sphere most of us grew up with the child-friendly, heavily sanctioned Disney-esque version that was read to… Read more “If the Shoe Fits: Cinderella 345 Ways”