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Folktexts: A library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and my page 1 edited and/or translated by D. Return to: Abducted by Aliens. Bald Stories: Folktales about Hairless Men. Cain and Abel. Dancing in Thorns. East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Fairies' Hope for Christian Salvation. Welcome to Faeries and Enchantment | FAE Magazine ® Hero’s Journey Analysis Joseph Campbell Chris Vogler The Writer’s journey Here you can download my analyses of how the great movies use the 12 steps of the Hero’s Journey. To be honest, they’re a bit rudimentary, but hopefully you’ll find them a bit useful. You might find it useful to also take a look at where I disagree with the Hero’s Journey and at my new character-driven Hero’s Emotional Journey. Step 1 – Ordinary World We see the Hero in their normal setting before the story comes to shake up their world. Step 2 – Call to Adventure The Hero gets a Call to Adventure, inviting their to leave their Ordinary World. Step 3 – Refusal of the Call Typically, the Hero will initially refuse this call – or reservations will be expressed by those around them. Step 4 – Meeting with the Mentor The Hero will then interact with a mentor figure, though not necessarily a wise old man with grey hair. Step 5 – Crossing the First Threshold The Hero finally leaves their ordinary world and enters the Special World where the story commences in earnest. Step 6 – Tests, Allies and Enemies

Three Types of Faery Lovers Faery Lovers Faeries are said to be a lusty bunch, and their habit of taking human lovers is well-documented in European folklore: Thomas the Rhymer and Tam Lin are two of the most famous stories featuring human-faery liaisons. Sadly, the majority of these unions turned out badly. The medieval Church frowned upon all things Fae, preaching that faeries had no souls and no hope of salvation, as they are not "children of Adam." A human who took a faery lover was seen as endangering his or her own soul, and many of these stories do double-duty as warnings to avoid the Fae and metaphors for the problems created by extra-marital sex. Sexual encounters with faeries seem to fall into one of three categories: Procreative: A faerie marries or abducts a human and has children with them, possibly because humans are said to be more fertile than the Fae. Passionate: A faerie and a human fall in love. One of the most famous stories in this category is the Irish legend of Connla and the Fairy Maiden.

Vaempires: Revolution Takes the Evil Vampire Stereotype to a New Level This month, author Thomas Winship has released his new book titled “Vaempires: Revolution”. It is a post-apocalyptic story where an evil, mutated species of vampire start a rampaging effort to destroy humanity and take over the world. It is by and large another book that seeks to capitalize upon the booming genre of vampires that teenagers are consuming by the truckload in the form of books, movies and products. Unfortunately, the news of this book’s release, and its focus on making the already evil-tainted image of the vampire even more evil and vile, made me realize just how terrible it must be to live within the world that is currently defined by mainstream society as the “vampire.” The release of this book made me remember my foray into the world of vampirism nearly a year ago. In December of 2010, I conducted an interview with Joe Laycock, a modern-day "vampire-hunter" if there ever was one. During medieval times, the world was in a constant state of war, disease and famine.

Ishtar and the Morrigan Inanna. Ishtar. Anat. These goddesses of love and war were the original kick-ass heroines: the Buffys and the Anita Blakes of the ancient world. The similarities between Ishtar and Morrigan are many: Both are warriors in cultures when men dominated the battlefield, and both were lusty in nature, taking lovers as they pleased, before and sometimes after marriage. Is it a coincidence that these goddesses from such different parts of the world have so much in common? Jungians might argue that Ishtar and the Morrigan are similar because they're both expressions of an archetype that's embedded in the human subconscious. There are several different points in history where the Celts could have been exposed to Ishtar: The people who eventually became the Celts originated in the steppes of Russia, migrating westward into Europe. Who's your favorite kick-ass heroine? One lucky commenter wins their own copies of Blood Hero and Faery's Bargain! Blood Hero: She's Sex, He's Death Faery's Bargain

Terminology & Lingo Page last updated: 4 July, 2006 The "Dictionary of Sanguinese" *wink* *Sanguinarius extends a warm welcome to the Lulu.com legal department* Thanks for stopping by. And if any other budding author publishes my terminology in a book (whether or not you give me credit) without my permission, I WILL pursue legal action against you. IT IS MY DOCUMENT! This is a non-comprehensive listing of the terminology and lingo used by those in the vampiric community. I have added a section after all the terms with links to other sites' glossaries and terminology pages. These terms all have anchors, in case you may be interested in linking to a particular term / definition. I created this document in its original form in 1997. I would like to thank Michelle Belanger ( www.kheperu.org ), Father Sebastian ( www.sanguinarium.net ), and Damien Daville ( www.vampire-church.com ) for their input when I lent my terminology document to COVICA to develop for the vampire community. Autovampirism: Awakening : Beacon :

How Witches Went From Folklore To Feminist Icons There are an overwhelming amount of ways to dress up for Halloween, but nothing can top the most popular Halloween costume in the U.S., at least according to the internet, and that's the witch. Witches aren't just Halloween icons; they've become an icon of feminist empowerment too. There's a growing community around witchcraft today, from casual interest in the culture and wellness practices to self-identified practicing witches casting spells. In the Middle Ages, people were somewhat okay with the idea that some people had "magical" expertise, according to Marion. "In most villages, there would be at least a couple of people who thought that they could undertake magical healing, but from the Tudor period onwards, there's an increasing concern that people who have some kind of magical or magical knowledge might well be in league with the devil," Marion said. In the 15 and 1600s, there were waves of brutal witch hunts. Halloween Costumes Have Grown Into A Billion-Dollar Industry U.S.

The School of Witchcraft - Professional education for the witches' affairs 7 magical destinations for anybody fascinated by witches Witches and witchcraft have been both hated and revered throughout human history; loved as skilled healers or feminist icons, feared as servants of the devil and practitioners of mysterious dark arts. Witch lore and the occult pops up all over the world and sometimes in surprising modern-day incarnations. Here are 7 destinations with a rich history of witchcraft or a thriving tradition of mystic healing. Explore the planet's most surprising adventures with our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. Catemaco, Mexico Alongside Catemaco's beautiful waterfalls and untouched beaches, the main tourist attraction is their long history of sorcery, mainly practiced by male brujos. The exact origin of those rituals have largely stumped anthropologists but the general consensus is they’re a mix of pre-Hispanic beliefs that are now mixed up with Catholicism. Harz Mountains, Northern Germany New Orleans, USA Siquijor, Philippines A 400-year-old Balete tree is also a supposedly enchanted place.