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Egyptian Priestess74

The Legend of Rhampsinitos

There is an old quotation from H. M. Field that comes to mind, when thinking upon the folktales that have survived from ancient Egypt. It goes like this: "I have come to Egypt to learn something of the...

0 comments    egypt mythology literacy
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Maple Story vs World of Warcraft

 Hello everybody my name is sheamus and im posting today to tell you about the 2 wonderful worlds of Maple Story and of The World of Warcraft!! In this article I will comparing and contrasting the 2 naming...

9 comments    games world story
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The Story of the Poor Mason

In Madrid, having gone to bed too early after a day of sightseeing with grandchildren and their mothers, I found myself wide awake a few hours after retiring. Outside the world was alive, with both young and old in the revolving doors of nearby clubs and restaurants. Slipping out to the balcony in a silent joyful escape from the sweet snoring of my husband -- I soon found myself thinking about a Spanish speaking woman who taught me as a child, about cuentos folklóricos -- folktales and keeping s

8 comments    spain spanish mythology
Scotland77

Story of the Shifty Lad

Some folktales have survived to modern times, and been more popular than others, such is The Tale of the Shifty Lad, that originated in Scotland. I've met a few shifty lads in my lifetime, but alas none of them were from Scotland, so guess I'll have to settle for reading about them

4 comments    scotland mythology scottish
A painting I purchased from Bejing, China -- done by an unknown folk artist from a nearby rural village.  Bought solely because it reminded me of The Story of the Master Thief.86

The Story of the Master Thief

Sadly, there are stories and tales of old, once taught and handed down from one generation to the next, that are slipping away from the consciousness of modern minds, destined to be lost to future generations if we are not careful. One such ancient Norse folktale in danger of being lost is -- The Story of the Master Thief.

14 comments    china mythology myths
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The Worlds Most Haunted City

Do you go though the motions of researching a city before making a major move for crime rates and other important details? If not you are going to find out exactly why you should. If you don't believe in...

0 comments    travel halloween maybe
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the mad world

Where has everyone gone? I look and i look around the bend of the train tracks i lower my head down the the ground to try and hear the rattle of the tracks i wait for a moment then i finale realize there's...

3 comments    how make politics
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The Determined Messenger

It's cold... fucking cold. Its been 3 weeks since I've got a decent nights rest. I have been stuck in this snowy ditch in freezing weather, in and out of restless sleep, paranoid of every movement and every...

0 comments    arts war world
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World Stories

Throughout the world stories have been told and retold for millennia. They act as vital threads that weave through the fabric of a culture. They lend definition, roots, and significance to society. World...

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A Werewolf In My Pocket

I was sitting at the breakfast table enjoying a big bowl of cornflakes. I began to feel something wiggle around in my right shirt pocket. Then I felt a sharp pinch. “OW! What is that?!” I asked. ...

1 comment    entertainment kids world
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