Legend

"The Legend of the Panda” What is a legend? A legend is a reflection of a society’s values and beliefs, usually in the format of fantasy-filled stories with improbable events. I read the “The Legend of the Panda”, a true sorrow filled legend that creates an advanced understanding of Chinese culture. The value of sacrifice, something that we as humans do not take lightly is a very common theme in this legend. The emotions involved in true sacrifice are all based on a caring for another's life,…

newly marked lands. Thus, countries began culturing alliances with one another. Australia, is one of the many countries that were involved in WWI. Many people believe the Anzac legend contains the characteristics of courage, endurance, initiative, discipline and mateship. However, after thorough research, the Anzac legends are an exaggerated form of what happened in reality. Aspects of the suppose identity…

Examining the Legend of Bloody Mary and the Relationship to Young Girls Nikyra Capson Bloody Mary has become a hoax associated with the coming of age for pre-teen girls and has multiple versions and different roots depending on the context on which it is given. A hoax is a legend used by the teller to alter certain behaviors of the listeners, usually by fear. In the case of this particular legend, the teller is trying to get others to attempt to summon Bloody Mary’s ghost. This legend is a…

Yanagita Kunio had a method with his folktales and legends that made him stand out. His search for the origins of Japan’s unique culture led to him being the first, and many would agree, best folklorist, of the Meiji Period. Yanagita’s ability to make a lore, passed on by an informant, increasingly literary made his legends of Tōno distinguishable. This approach of evoking powerful emotions such as fear through a literary standpoint can have an impact on the reader by producing a physical…

The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition is a compilation of four of Nintendo's best "Zelda" games. This collection includes two games for the Nintendo Entertainment System and two games from the Nintendo 64. Each game is a faithful reproduction of the original game. The stories, enemies, and item placements are as you remember them. However, each game has received a minor facelift. While the graphics remain the same, each game now runs at a higher resolution. This higher resolution lets you see…

out as separate legends, just stories you would tell around the campfire or to your kids as a bedtime story. “Many Astrologers feel that the figure of a ship upon the ocean is appropriate to describe the methods they use” (Adams et. al. n.p). Over time the stories and legends slowly became more, which resulted in astrology. It is important to know the beliefs have changed over time and how much they have evolved to fit the world's view on life. In order to know where the legends…

League of Legends Some people say video games are boring and they rot your brain. Although this may be true in some cases, it definitely does not apply to the game League of Legends. I have been playing this game for many months now, and I am yet to become bored. As I continue to play, I learn new things about the game like new strategies, making calculations, and knowing what to do in certain situations. One of my favorite things about this game is that you can play with your friends and…

Myths, legends, and folktales. Are the words that describes the hobbit.And i'm here to tell You about the hobbit, the positive and negative traits. Also the question that is echoing Is what is more important at this point is intelligence or physical strength. The Hero and title character of The Hobbit, Bilbo is by far the novel’s most important figure. Bilbo’s thoughts, feelings, and actions form the focus of the novel and shape its plot. Bilbo’s central role is underscored…

Sexual Racism in the American Societies The short story Naked by Joyce Carol Oates talks about anonymous female figure that lived a big shock because of the violence event she went through, that she was attacked by group of children which includes boys and girls, the eldest child was 12 years old. The writer describes those children in the story that they were, “small pack of black children…” this quote from the story would give the reader a hint to think if this story is about racism in…

You thought you knew all about Hercules From the Disney story books? The legend of Hercules is different from the story books. Zeus, Hercules father, did not have Hercules by his own wife. He actually impregnated Alcmene, the wife of Amphitryon ("The Life and Times of Hercules"). When Zeus' wife Hera found out about this, she was very angry. She vowed to take revenge on the child. So Hera tries to kill the child by sending snakes into his crib. But being a god, Hercules survived by strangling…