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Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), or the First Baron Tennyson of Aldworth (Sussex, UK and Freshwater in the Isle of Wight - title created in 1884) was poet laureate of the United Kingdom. Lord Tennyson was, and still remains, one of the most popular and beloved poets in the English language.If you're not sure you know about Lord Tennyson at all, this may be so, but you probably still use or have

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Springtime Fairies - Seelie Fairy SeasonIt's been so long since I posted that I had to double check on what season it is right now! My last post was made while the ground was covered in snow but as far as I can tell right now - Yes, it's "Springtime" and this brings me to think a lot about seasonal characters, stories, etc.One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of mythology,

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Kris Kringle - Belsnickle - Nicholas in FursEuropean influence of the 'santa claus' character started to show a new strand of information around 1820 in North America, beginning primarily in the Pennsylvania USA area amongst Dutch settlements. Kris Kringle was also known as Belsnickle, derived from the German "Pelz-Nickle" = "Nicholas in Furs." This influence didn't begin just in 1820 - it began

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Do you call the old Jolly guy Santa? Kris Kringle? St. Nickolaus or just Saint Nick?By any handle, Santa Clause is truly an outstanding, most substantial myth and character, complete with on-going dilemmas!This legendary figure, Santa, is perpetual, still evolving, and if you don't believe me, do some searches and try to find a long-ago story of the origin of Santa Clause. You'll get hit with so

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I just signed up at the greatest NEW Traffic Exchange. It's just too fitting to dismiss from my mythology blog 'cos the Traffic Exchange is called "Mythology Surf."Now a lot of site owners in the surf/exchange and free-money-program industry do attempt to provide a 'theme' for their site and members, but many sites very much FAIL to stay in context within their theme.This site stays in context,

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I'm going to get all "Canadian" on ya now!(*pssssst - not surprising, since I am Canadian)So I came up with a gem of a book, almost falling apart even with the old, red electrical tape that is trying to perk up its spine. Inside are Native/Indian "Legends' and they're mainly Canadian Cree, Sarcee, Chip', MicMac, Blackfoot, and back to more Chip' (Chippewa)...Chippewans have EXCELLENT tales and a

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I apologize to people who have browsed by and noticed the long lapse between posts.Last school semester (fall 2007) was hectic. I didn't log in to post too often and then late in November, unfortunately, I fell ill.Or, perhaps, the illness has been a fortunate turn, whichever way a person wants to look at things.The way I'm beginning to see it, "FORTUNA" has been a Lady lurking persistently

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Reader, Mahud responded to my last post several days ago and I think Mahud's link is worth placing up front on the blog.Here's part of the 'comments post' and Mahud's link:"Hi there Tracy. I have a mythology and Pagan spiritualty blog.here's the link:http://mythology.ourgardenpath.com/ "Enjoy - this is a nice blog/site!Thank you very much Mahud!For some mere basics, there is actually a 'Dummy'

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My tracking tools indicate that I'm receiving visitors, however, I'm not sure why nobody leaves comments.If you have a Story-telling, Mythology or related blog, too, I'd sure like to hear from you. I'd like to see some other pages and blogs, and see what other people think about stories, mythology, legends, etc.If you leave a message in the comments area, I can visit your blog and get back to you.

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The best way to contact me is through Yuwie. It's my favourite Social Site and I'm logged in there most, out of any social site that I frequent.If you'd like to suggest some material for this blog, ask questions, make a request, just head over to Yuwie - the banners will take you there. Just look for teeray and send a message. I'll get in touch with you as soon as possible - likely within 2-12

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Most cultures have a 'trickster' fashioned within mythological accounts of 'how things are in life.' Natives have COYOTE.Crow, fox, coyote...there are many forms that 'trickster' takes, and these characters have complex, multiple-uses in Native mythology.Coyote is with Creator at the beginning of time and interferes with the creation of mankind in many myths of Native culture. In this, some of

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The Simpsons Movie Contest is well under way. Fox Tv Network and Opera (browser) have teamed up to put together this The Simpsons Movie Contest for Simpsons fans all over.Find Out About THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Contest(will open in new window)The contest started a week ago and there's 1 week left to enter the contest! Sorry - I'd have posted sooner but I just found out about the contest today. If

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Psyche obeyed Ceres' (Greek Demeter's) commands and made her way to the temple of Venus (Greek, Aphrodite), and along her way, Psyche gathered her wits and tried to determine how best to approach Venus when, by doing so, she surely risked more of Venus' wrath.Venus received her with great anger still, saying, "Most undutiful and faithless of servants-- do you at last remember that you really have

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Back to the part where Cupid's real form is discovered:Startled, awakened by hot oil from Psyche's lamp falling on his shoulder, Cupid springs to action and flies out the window. Psyche, stunned by Cupid's striking form and not thinking clearly, tries to follow him. She proceeds to extend out the window to reach Cupid, and - having no wings, herself, plummets to the ground instead.Cupid, seeing

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The final portion of the Cupid and Psyche story is very much like a different Fairy Tale you might be familiar with...One with a poor young woman who is treated like a slave...I'll be back to post the final portion of Cupid and Psyche soon.Until then, you can get your thinking cap on and get ready to guess which other Fairy Tale (with an animal helper) springs from Cupid and Psyche...

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The place in the story where I left off was where Psyche had gone into the ornate palace, been shown around and seated to a spectacular feast - but she hadn't yet seen her new husband...During this first night in the palace, Psyche dines and still does not 'see' her husband, however, he visits her, speaks to her - under cover of darkness, from standing in the shadows. He expressly asks her not to

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Did you figure out, yet, that the Greek mythological tale of Cupid and Psyche is very, VERY much like the more modern, "Beauty and The Beast?"That's right!Check out the treatment that Psyche receives after she enters the collosal building, the PALACE - in the story. She is simply awestruck by everything shiny, beautiful, flashy and EXPENSIVE in the palace...and is allowed almost total freedom to

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Did you guess that the ancient Cupid and Psyche (or, 'Eros and Psyche') story is the backbone of some other well-known, well-loved pieces?Does Psyche remind you of any more modern character?What about the 'voices' and the treatment Psyche receives in the castle?She is given all manner of exquisite and attractive items, foods, treatment and entertainment.This should remind you of something that

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(Roman deity names)It is said that long ago a particular couple of quite some status (A king and queen) had 3 daughters - of which, the youngest was breathtakingly beautiful. The two older daughters were charming and attractive enough, however, this youngest daughter's beauty was without sufficient words to describe.Strangers from neighboring areas would flock to pay her the kind of honour

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Aphrodite, the Goddess of beauty, love and sexual rapture was born, ironically 'a-sexually' out of the foam that erupted when Uranus' castrated body parts fell to the sea. Cronus usurped Uranus by taking away his manhood then declaring him unfit for Rulership. Out of the churning foam where Uranus' blood and flesh dropped into the sea, Aphrodite emerged - from the 'aphros'='sea foam.' She emerged

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The First Generation Deities in Greek Myth are known as the Titans!These were the children of the Earth (Gaea/Gaia) and Sky (Uranus/Ouranos).The Titans:Cronus, Rhea, Iapetus, Oceanus, Hyperion, Themis, Thea, Mnemosyne, Phoebe, Coeus, Tethys, and Cruis.The Titans paired up in various ways with siblings to produce future generations.Decidedly 'humanoid' Titans, Cronus and Rhea paired up to give us

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I hope you all know how to say SEGUE - 'cos obviously I don't know 'How To' segue!I jumped from The Greek Gods all the way to Spiderman/Superheros without even creating a lead-in, bridge, whatever............segue!(BTW-this often works on the comedy stage - but - definitely not in blogging lol)Segue (segg - way):Means - to make a transition smoothly from one section, theme, discussion or topic!So

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Hey - I found a fun SUPERHERO QUIZ!!I'm SPIDERMAN.......(definitely my FAVORITE, anyway, I'm happy to say!)It's not Zeus and Hera - or Ursa Major or Minor - but it is FUN.Try it, too - see what kind of SUPERHERO YOU ARE!Your results:You are Spider-ManSpider-Man 90%Superman 80%Green Lantern 80%Wonder Woman 72%Robin 72%Batman 70%Iron Man 70%Hulk 60%Catwoman 60%The Flash 55%Supergirl 42%You are

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The Ancient Greeks placed their deities in the night skies. Perseus, Poseidon, Oceanus and Cassiepoiea are just a few of the Greek deities whose symbolic representation in the night sky have carried right through into our age.Most people recognize what we call 'The Big Dipper' and also 'The Little Dipper' which are both 'sets' or 'patterns' of stars called constellations by both scientists and

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If you want well-rounded information about MYTHOLOGY, 2 authors come to mind:Barry B. PowellandEdith HamiltonI studied a (THICK) Powell text ("Classical Myth") at University level for a Classics course (some of it, not for the queasy - Powell doesn't cut out the 'gore' of certain early Greek tales or of Roman battle).Edith Hamilton material was permitted in addition to Powell material when essays

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