Myth-Folklore

This was an interesting story. I was very surprised by the ending. Like the man in the story, I was expecting actual physical entities who would come to the man to let him know death was coming. I then thought that the man would run from death and escape him. Seeing Death's messengers were actually illnesses and symptoms and sleep itself was an interesting twist that I really enjoyed. Death being cared for Image Source Bibliography: Story source: The Grimm Brothers' Children's and Household Tales translated by D. L. Ashliman (1998-2013).

Always loved fairy tales and I enjoy learning the original tales. Rumpelstiltskin's tale is very interesting and I like how the miller's daughter tricked him at the end. Rumpelstiltskin Image Source Bibliography: Story source: The Grimm Brothers' Children's and Household Tales translated by D. L. Ashliman (1998-2013). Online Source

The relationship between Morgan and Arthur is my favorite part. Morgan Le Fay Image Source Bibliography: Story source: King Arthur: Tales of the Round Table by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1902). Online Source

I enjoyed the mention of the church (archbishop) in the original story. King Arthur Image Source Bibliography: Story source: King Arthur: Tales of the Round Table by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1902). Online Source

I enjoyed the story with Little John and Robin. Robin and Little John Image Souce Oo De Lally!! Video Source Bibliography: Story source: The English and Scottish Popular Ballads by Francis James Child (1882-1898). Online Source

My favorite parts of the story was the whole trickery the pig played on the wolf from start to finish. I could not remember the entire story after the wolf was unable to blow the house down so I chose this story to learn the full tale. Was shocked to learn that the pig ate the wolf, but pigs will eat anything. Wolf into pot Image source Bibliography: Story source: English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs with illustrations by John D. Batten (1890). Online source

In the Snake Boy story, I liked the devotion the grandmother had for her grandson. Even after his transformation she still loved him and didn't want her grandson to be alone. However, I did not like the lack of an explanation as to why the boy underwent the transformation into a Uktena. In the Snake Man story however, I appreciated the explanation as to why the hunter underwent his transformation. Will probably focus on the Snake Boy story and use a similar reason (eating squirrel meat) as to why the boy transformed. Hunter with Uktena Image Source Bibliography: Story source: Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney (1900). Online Source

I like the origin story here of how fire was attained. While unlike the Greek myths where a God gave fire to man, I enjoy that the Thunder's gave fire to the earth and it was the animals who spread it from it's original place. The First Fire Image Source Bibliography: Story source: Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney (1900). Online Source

This story makes me want to see if I can find the song itself on the off chance the myth is true. My favorite part of the story is how the Rattlesnakes and the hunter were able to reach an agreement and both everyone held true to the agreement. Black Rattle Snake Image Source Bibliography: Story source: Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney (1900). Story online Source

I really enjoyed the idea that the earth is just floating on puppet strings. It's a new and different story from any other that I've heard before. Cherokee's Earth Image Source Bibliography: Story source: Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney (1900). Online Source

My favorite part of the story is when we learned how mischevious the talking foxes are, often scaring people by talking when no one else is around. While I found it humorous that Wang was unafraid of the fox and even was sent to exercise the fox from the possessed woman, I do not know if using the phrase evil was necessary nor was killing the fox at the end. Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit Online Source : forums.smitegame.com

I've always heard tales of other foxes stealing another's ball of energy, a collection of spirit energy that the fox developed over hundreds of years. But my favorite part of this story however is in this story, it is a human who steals the ball, which is the first time I've heard of that situation and it made for an interesting story. I did not expect it to give the farmer any abilities. Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit Online Source : forums.smitegame.com Bibliography: Story source: The Chinese Fairy Book, ed. by R. Wilhelm and translated by Frederick H. Martens (1921).

My favorite part of the Story here was when Sun Wu Kung did not bow to the Jade Emperor, and the other Gods were upset about his lack of respect, but Jade Emperor just brushed off the disrespect and said he will learn. Jade Emperor Online Source Bibliography: Story source: "The Ape Sun Wu Kung" in The Chinese Fairy Book, ed. by R. Wilhelm and translated by Frederick H. Martens (1921). Online Source

My favorite part was when Sun went to the Dragon King (By the way his name while unmentioned here is Ao Kuang) and took both the pole and armor from the Dragon King and his brothers. Sun Wu Kung Photo Source Bibliography: Story source: "The Ape Sun Wu Kung" in The Chinese Fairy Book, ed. by R. Wilhelm and translated by Frederick H. Martens (1921). Online Source

Aladdin was not an orphan, the genie came from a ring given to him by the magician, not the lamp. However, he was sent into the mysterious cave to take a lamp by the magician who claimed to be his uncle. My favorite part of this story is how instead of just wishing for riches, Aladdin instead wished for meals for his family on silver, and then sold the silver for the riches. Aladdin taking the lamp Photo from Tampa Bay Times Online Source Bibliography: Story source: The Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1898).

The Sultan killed all of his wives shortly after their marriage. Scheherazade stayed off her death by telling stories without endings for A thousand and one nights. Bibliography:  The Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1898). Scheherazade Telling the Sultan Stories Online Source

This reminds me greatly of the Story of Joseph, the prophet of ancient Egypt who wore a rainbow coat, was betrayed by his masters wife after becoming trusted. Joseph is tempted by masters wife. Photo source  

Ra is tricked into giving up his true name and his source of power to Isis, by Isis. She used a snake she created with Ra's saliva and of the earth. she then enchanted it to make it invisible to all humans and gods. Ra Deceived by Isis Photo by: Agnes Mizere - WordPress.com Bibliography: Egypt: The Secret Name of Ra Story source: Egyptian Myth and Legend by Donald Mackenzie (1907)

As always, it is interesting to wonder how the animals got to Noah from all over the world, sure they knew to go to him because of God, but depending on how the Earth was back then, the actual travel could have been "impossible" back then. It is clear that the animals began their travel long before Noah finished the arc, due to how far they must have traveled. Noah's Ark Photo Source Bibliography: Noah: The Ark (Genesis),  The King James Bible (1611), Genesis 5-6 Online Source

It was unknown to me that there existed a myth that Adam and Eve ever died. While I know that they were banished from the Garden of Eden and God punished man and woman for all eternity for eating the Forbidden Apple, but I never knew that they died and were later resurrected. Adam and Eve Photo from: wall.alphacoders.com Bibliography:  Story Source: The Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg. Online Source