Werewolf

“You better get in this house before the windigo gets you.” This is a phrase many of us grew up hearing from our mothers, when it was time to come in the house. In my mind, that was kind of like “the boogie man.” Neither of them were a real threat, I had no fear or horrifying images, it just meant it was time to come in the house. When I saw windigo psychosis as an option for this culture-bound syndrome term paper, I choose it for a couple reasons, first I remembered the phrase from above and…

Brandi Smith Dr. Alisa Clapp-Itnyre English L392 November 19, 2015 The Use of Mythology in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is filled with hints toward Greek, medieval, and Biblical literature, as well as other folklore. Through her conscious use of past archetypes, Rowling displays an expansive intellect that readers many not notice during their first read-through of the series. Rowling uses her knowledge of these classics in the naming of the…

The major mythical aspect of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban not surprisingly violates the fundamental principles of science. This novel incorporates several ideas that do not have a scientific basis, for example the concept of “transfiguration”, the ability of humans to transform into animals. However, from the standpoint of evolutionary biology, Azkaban provides examples of evolution in practice, including gene expression and hybrid species. It also includes characters…

On May 29th, 1870 Hamilton Howard was born in Washington D.C. Before the age of twelve, Howard changed his name to Albert Fish, but he has many alias ' such as, Gray Man, Werewolf of Wysteria, Brooklyn Vampire, Moon Maniac, Boogey Man, and Albert Fish. At the age of twelve Fish started killing people, and he quickly became a famous serial killer in the United States. He is an American Sado-masochistic serial killer and a cannibal. Fish was a father of 6 their names are Anna Fish, Gertrude Fish,…

The History of the Franks and Lais of Marie de France’s were both written in the Middle Ages of Christian Europe. Gregory of Tours writings is the principal source for the history of Frankish kings. He also chronicles the Franks’ intimate lives, such as their polygamous marriages. Lais of Marie de Frances are a collection of narrative poems that deifies love while at the same time having a pessimistic outlook. The History of the Franks and Marie de France both do not conform to Christian…

Engulfed in a devastating war with a reminder of its tragic and bloody consequences via every turn, the setting of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is as jaw-droppingly beautiful, as it is menacing and dark. In this open-world role-playing adventure you play as Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher travelling off the beaten path to find Ciri, a daughter figure to Geralt, and young Witcher in training. However, you're not the only one in pursuit of the would-be Witcher, as a powerful force of spectres known as the…

Yvonne De Carlo once said “I found I had the ability to do comedy. My timing was really inborn.” Margaret Yvonne De Carlo was born on September 1st, 1922, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her parents were William Middleton and Marie De Carlo. When Yvonne was three years old her father had abandoned her and her family, which drove her mother to pick up extra jobs as a waitress to make ends meet. Since she was Marie´s only child, she wanted her daughter to have a career in entertainment, so…

I am reading City of Glass by Cassandra Clare and I am on page 204. In this section of reading, Jace, Isabelle, Alec, were planning to travel to Alicante to warn the clave of Valentines demon army. Simon, a vampire, unexpectedly wound up traveling through the portal with the Shadowhunters because an army of forsaken had attacked as they were leaving. Simon was hurt and knocked unconscious during combat. Jace saved his life by carrying him through the portal, breaking the law by doing so because…

ADRENALINE PUMPS through my veins as I stumble through the growth, my boots smashing leaves underneath. Briars prick at my skin as I pursue the beast deeper into the woods, the dark creature only paces away from me. I scramble for my gun, shouting for my sister Jane to back me up as he dashes deeper into the trees. "Jane, hurry the fuck up!" I hiss, skidding to a halt to aim my gun at the creature, "I'm taking the—fuck!" With a loud gasp, I'm thrown into the bushes by a large beast. It…

Although the tragedy ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare was written in the 17th century and the poems ‘Hour’ and ‘Quickdraw’, both by the Scottish poet Carol Ann Duffy, were written in the 20th century the themes of passion, desire and even fear are explored by both playwright and poet in ‘Macbeth’, ‘Quickdraw’ and ‘Hour’. For example, in the play Shakespeare presents desire during Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 7, when king Duncan first arrives at Glamis Castle. During Macbeth’s soliloquy…