Questions looking for a specific text on mythology or folklore.
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What are good sources to introduce people to mythology?
I would like to learn more about mythology, but I'm unsure where to start. Could anyone recommend some good websites or books for me to take a look at?
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"Let me blind to an eye". What is the origin of the following story?
God (or a genie, or whatever) promised to a guy he would grant him a wish, under the condition that the neighbour of the guy would have been granted a DOUBLE wish.
The guy thought deeply, and finally said: "Let me blind to an eye".
This story is…
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Are Lorialets real or fictional mythological creatures?
I've been playing a game that uses a lot of mythological creatures, vampires, sphinxes, kitsune, tengu, minotaurs, etc.
But then they used Lorialets. The only easy source on it that cites things, is a Wikimonde article, whatever that is, which…
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On the mechanics of updating mythology?
So I have the impression that in India a lot of real life events were glorified in Indian history and entered mythology (like the Mahabharata, etc? It recounts the Kurukshetra war, which is believed to have taken place around 3000 BCE).
There must…
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Does anyone know of other publications by Hertha von Dechend, co-author of "Hamlet's Mill"?
"Hamlet's Mill" emphasized the Precession and resettings for new World Ages. Where can similar views be found?
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