Folklore

Myths are one of the oldest forms of literature and are common to nearly every culture in current or prior existence. Such stories largely developed from oral tradition, as they were first told long before the invention of writing; this led to the exact wording being lost, however, the content of the myths remains the same. Myths are integral to many societies and attempt to answer many questions about relationships and cultural standards. This paper will discuss how Odyssey and Gilgamesh,…

The trickster archetype includes multiple elements in which make up this particular character and differ from other archetypes. These characters often show their intent to help others, although they will do whatever is necessary to accomplish their goal, and usually incorporate a humorous element to their personality. Tricksters have a motive and often times, that motive helps others. Although they do have an intention to help others, they contain a negative quality due to what they are willing…

Presently, the folktales were developed purpose to instill the moral lesson and meanings of religions aim for different age, especially for young children. Also, the tales circulate in human society without change make it efficiently in people mind. Josέ Griego y Maestas collected and present the tales “Los tres hermanos” “La comadre Sebastiana” are known as morality tales. In the tale of “Los tres hermanos” points out the lesson that as a child people have to be grateful to their parents and…

KGoddess KGreek Mythology is a set of stories that a particular culture believes to be true, which shapes its peoples' means of understanding themselves and the world around them. We only know what we do, historically speaking, from previous populations, and what we are able to trace back through their writings, art, and architecture; all direct representations of their religious and mythological views and practices. If we were to fast-forward a thousand years, what would that future society…

People of ancient Greece told stories called myths concerning the gods and goddess in which they believed. The stories that the people in Greece told explained events which could not be explained by science. In agreement with Rudolph Musngi, In the present day, these stories called myths are so well known that can be used in major brand names and logos(Brand names). Companies such as Nike and Pandora recognize how mythological branding in the marketing of their products allows them to be more…

Throughout human history, how dancing became a method of socializing and a significant part of the human being life is still mysteries for researchers. Besides, studying about this topic is even more fascinating when it comes down to how our brains function while we dance, what signal it sends and receives, etc. However, as far as we know, it is evident that dancing is nonverbal communication. Dancing supports many type of communications as well as are affected by the differences in gender and…

Fairy tales are a work of fiction and children are fully aware of that. Taking the fairy tales away from the pre-school and kindergarten students would be wrong because it takes away their chance of developing creative minds and becoming creative thinkers. Children have grown up on these stories for age and should continue to grow up on them because the stories teach children life lessons. (Orde) Fairytales can teach children lessons like manors, helping people, and being courageous in a fun and…

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s The Three Feathers (1819) is a fairy tale about the underdog in society that gets lucky. The motif of this fairy tale is society; the underdog can get lucky. This fairy tale is about an underdog who is underestimated and undervalued, but in the end he ends up succeeding even though he did not deserve it. Just because an underdog gets lucky it doesn 't mean they deserve the outcome over others. In this fairy tale’s it is questionable to whether or not the main…

Even though trickster have a bad connotation in the religion aspect, Paul Radin talks about how, in The Native American culture, The Winnebago Hare Cycle myth, the trickster had evolved into a hero. What is a hero? Hero is defined as “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character” (Webster). Even though the definition changes constantly, because of the ever changing society, a heroes also can be classified as a symbol, an “ideal person who possesses virtues and outstanding traits…

Greetings. I am a seventh grade student at Brickell Academy. I created a narrative based on traditional literature of a certain culture. From the Woodland Native Americans, my narrative is a modernized approach to their origin and spirit stories. I am 12 years old, and hoping for someone to publish my narrative. It is a modernized story based on the origin stories of Native American tribes. My narrative story is titled “How the Dab Came to Be” for the newer generations to enjoy. The purpose…