Adding to My Collection for Tolkien Enthusiasts

One of my hobbies is collecting tidbits about Tolkien.  My first JDV blog post. "Bio Sketch of J. R. R. Tolkien, Author of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy", shared a link from a page I had published almost 10 years ago, along with some other links of interest.

Found an absolutely fabulous blog post to add to my collection, titled "Tolkien’s Angels: A question of belief".  This is from a blog published by Carolee Croft and it is a guest post written by epic fantasy author R K Lander.  

“If you are not a Tolkien geek, haven’t read the Silmarillion, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, or just haven’t read about elves in mythology, your impression of an elf is probably ... tall angels with long hair and flighty voices who dance to the lyre and cry woeful tears as epic poems are recited. They float angelically around majestic gardens of blooming flowers …” 

NOTE: Had to reshare this post not because it's a great addition to my collection for Tolkien enthusiasts but also because the images are simply irresistible and also I like angels and elves. Some are creatures of fantasy and some are very real. Do you know which is which?* You may disagree with me but let's not. Let's just enjoy these lovely images.  Shared the one above via Pinterest.  Here's another one from the post.  It's spectacular!  You must visit this lady's blog.  The whole blog is spectacular!

Via Joie de Vivre Magazine on Pinterest

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Related articles about Tolkien and angels

• 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Planned for Amazon(slashfilm.com)

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• Society and Culture : Do You Believe in Angels?(forumcoin.com)*

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• How Shadow of War Breaks Tolkien's Middle-Earth Lore(screenrant.com)

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• The Angels of Mons: A Perfect Hoax from World War One(wizzley.com)

Different Names for Santa Claus | LadyMermaid.com (Reblog)

Simply must reblog the link to this post because not only does it share some fun info about the holiday traditions surrounding Father Christmas Or Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus; but Lorelei Cohen, the blog publisher, has earned extra points on my unofficial blog post ranking chart for visual appeal. The images are vintage and gorgeous!!  (NOTE:  The image immediately below the text is not an image found at the original post.  But it was so irresistible I couldn't resist sharing it along with the link reblog.)

Different Names for Santa Claus |
Ladymermaid Fantasy and Folklore

POP QUIZ!

Saint Nicholas was real.
True or False.

His birthday is celebrated in December.
True or False.

Santa Claus is English for Sinter Klaas in Dutch.
True or False.

In Morocco, Santa Claus is called Black Peter.
True or False.

How many names for Santa Claus do you know?
Write down the ones you do know and then check them against the post.  Have fun!

Artists I Fancy : Kat Lowry

Pinterest started in 2010 and it was either that year or the next year 2011 that I created my Pinterest account. Even though my account was created with the intention of supplementing my affiliate marketing and other home biz efforts, a lot of my pinboards are personal, i.e. just stuff I like to collect. Two of my favorite boards are Artists I Fancy and Legends, Myths, Fables, Folklore, Culture.

Was going through my Facebook memories and found a lovely piece of Asian art and couldn't remember where I found it. Thank goodness for the Google search feature that helps you find images. So I found a source to credit the image but in the process, one thing led to another and I found this amazing artist, Kat Lowry. Her artwork was a Japanese sun goddess named Amaterasu.  Her art was so beautiful I couldn't decide which board to pin it to, so I shared it via both pinboards. Take a look! Isn't it lovely?  The first image is from her profile on Deviant Art where she uses the name Fragile Whispers.  The second image that follows was shared via her latest post (Apr 2018) on her blog called Kat Lowry Illustration.  Are you impressed?  I am!

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China has many honorable, mythical and legendary heroes.

China has many honorable, mythical and legendary heroes. One such hero is Zhuge Liang.

Here he is in a popular depiction, shown wielding a crane feather fan and wearing Taoism inspired robes. He is one of the most revered Chinese heroes of them all. 

Check out this list of “5 Chinese Heroes You Should Know About”. 

Via Joie de Vivre Magazine

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Health : Note to Self : What Don't Make You Sexy Might Kill You!

What does Spanish Fly, chocolate, and Mandrakes have in common?  They are all associated with SEX!  What makes Spanish Fly different?  Uhh ... it might kill you!

Not All Aphrodisiacs Are Equal

Do you know if your favorite food is an aphrodisiac? Time to do some research! https://t.co/lRbUMmqW4Q #aphrodisiacfoods #foodhistory pic.twitter.com/wo9cuOdZjz

— Eat Something Sexy (@EatSomethngSexy) April 11, 2019

• The Venezuelan leader Simón Bolívar may have been accidentally poisoned by application of Spanish fly.^[27]

• Arthur Kendrick Ford was convicted and given a multiyear prison sentence in 1954 for the unintended deaths of two women surreptitiously given candies laced with cantharidin, which were intended to act as an aphrodisiac.^[17]

aphrodisiac (n.)  "preparation or drug which excites sexual desire," 1719, from Latinized form of Greek aphrodisiakos "inducing sexual desire," from Aphrodisios, "sacred to Aphrodite, pertaining to Aphrodite," Greek goddess of love and beauty (see Aphrodite), whose name also meant "sexual pleasure; a temple of Aphrodite." As an adjective from 1775 (earlier was aphrodisical, 1719). Aphrodisian "devoted to sexual love" is attested from 1864.  (Source:  Online Etymology Dictionary)

Can you name the 7 Sexy Spices?

Tragic Love Stories of the Sunflower (A Sophia Loren Film That is Underrated)

Did you know that sunflowers turn to follow the sun? In Greek mythology, a young nymph fell in love with the sun god Apollo. What do you think the gods did to her?  It's a tragic love story.



But the sunflower has more than one love story.

Do you enjoy old movies? Are you also a fan of Sophia Loren? If so, you may have already seen this film, but if you haven't, it comes highly recommended. (That means my husband liked it! ☺) It's a very moving love story about a newly wedded couple. The woman's husband went to war and did not return home. Even though others tell her he is probably dead, she believes her husband is alive and sets out to prove it.  "In the Soviet Union, Giovanna visits the sunflower fields, where there is supposedly one flower for each fallen Italian soldier, and where the Germans forced the Italians to dig their own mass graves."  (Quote Source) 

That's it! No spoilers. That's all you'll get out of me, except to say that, this movie would make a great addition to your personal video library. Ms. Loren has starred in many movies that just didn't enough publicity or airtime. This is one of them.  Where to Watch.

Sunflower (English Subtitled) 

"#SophiaLoren, 36, from her #movie #Sunflower" #history #pics #photography pic.twitter.com/XPwzo99Tmw

— Rebecca Rocki (@RebeccaRocki) February 20, 2017

Albino Children : Innocence Versus Ignorance

At the age of about 8 or 9 years old, I saw a young boy who was “white everywhere”! His skin, his hair, his eyebrows! Asked my mother about him and she casually remarked: “He’s an albino”. That was the entire discussion. I accepted her answer and moved on.

Fast forward. I am an adult who has lived for several decades. You think you’ve seen so much that nothing will shock you. Then you learn of an atrocity. What people do to albinos. Many of the victims, innocent children.

There are people who believe body parts of albinos have magical powers. As a result, __________. No doubt you can fill in the blank. But if you can’t, here are two words that might conjure up some images in your mind. Mutilation. Murder.

The article reference below supplies additional information.

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Reference:

hhteam. “The Plight of Albinos.” Humanity Healing. Humanity Healing International, Inc., Albino Rescue Project, 8 Mar. 2015, humanityhealing.org/2015/03/plight-of-albinos/

♥ Take heart. This post ends on a happy note! ♥


Image Credit: Kuna boys, including an Albino boy. Photo on Flickr by user Ben Kucinski (CC BY 2.0).

There is a community in Panama that adores their albino children. They are considered blessed and people call them “children of the moon”.

According to Kuna mythology, the sipus or the albinos are the only ones who can slay the dragon during lunar eclipses. Even though we know through the study of astronomy that there is no dragon which causes a lunar eclipse, it’s still nice that the customs and traditions linked to this myth resulted in protecting those sweet children, instead of harming them. Doesn’t that just relieve and warm your heart?


References:

“Panama’s Kuna Community Has a Special Place for Its Albinos, the ‘Children of the Moon’ · Global Voices.” Global Voices, 19 June 2015, globalvoicesonline.org/2015/06/19/panamas-kuna-community-has-a-special-place-for-its-albinos-the-children-of-the-moon/

Artist, Karl Tate SPACE.com Infographics. “’Blood Moons’ Explained: What Causes a Lunar Eclipse Tetrad? (Infographic).” Space.com, Purch, 18 Sept. 2015, www.space.com/25427-blood-moons-lunar-eclipse-tetrad-infographic.html.





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My original content published elsewhere around the web.

8 Craziest Myths About Cats Throughout History (cheezburger.com)

Myth #2:  They'll Steal Your Baby's breath

SHOCKING!!

I collect myths, legends and folklore as a hobby.  I knew there were all kinds of beliefs about cats.  But these are crazy!  Of course, I don't believe it.  But when I was pregnant many used to warn me to stay away from cats.  Wonder if this myth had something to do with it.  (O.o)

8 Craziest Myths About Cats Throughout History - cheezburger.com

Travel Destinations: Where to Stop While You're Searching for the Holy Grail

As with many of the world religions and faiths, myths arise about them which are not found in the teachings or the doctrine. But because many people have a fascination with ancient relics and think they might supernatural powers, people go hunting for them. 

Are you familiar with the myth of the Holy Grail? The Holy Grail is supposedly the cup which was used by Jesus at His Last Supper before His death by crucifixion. It is said that Jesus drank from this cup and also passed it to the apostles and the drank from it. This began the Christian tradition known as “The Lord's Supper” or some also call it “Holy Communion”. This myth started about 8 centuries ago and it has persisted. People want to find it!

Depiction of King Arthur's knights seeing a vision of the Holy Grailgathered 

at the Round Table. Evrard d'Espinques/Public Domain.

To this day nobody has found it and even if they did, I am not sure how they would prove it's the real thing. But that doesn't stop people from searching. Even if they never find it, there are six (6) interesting places that they can visit along the way.

1. Holy Chalice of Valencia Chapel, Valencia, Spain

2. Monastery of San Juan de la Peña. Atlas Obscura user philoursmars.

3. Chalice Well at Glastonbury. Rbe2057/CC BY-SA 4.0.

4. Château de Montségur, Montségur, France

5. Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Scotland

6. Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem, Israel

REFERENCE:  6 Stops on the Hunt for the Holy Grail 

The Economy: Who Needs Leprechauns When They Have Capitalism?

There are several legends, myths, or fairy tales about leprechauns. But the story that almost everybody knows is the one about catching these wicked tricky little guys and forcing them to give you their pot of gold which is at the end of the rainbow. The tale is supposedly a warning against greed or being greedy that clearly … everybody ignores!

Many people call Facebook “Facebookistan” because it’s like a whole other country in and of itself and should have its own flag. But you know? So is Google! The corporation is really woven into the fabric of our world. People diss capitalism in favor of socialism, communism, or other forms of government where they believe that wealth among citizens will be equitably apportioned.

QUESTION: Would Google and Facebook even exists if it weren’t for the entrepreneurial spirit nurtured by capitalism?

ANSWER: NOT ALL capitalists are wicked overlord imperialist dogs.

Also, I never really bought into that claim that 99% of the population are poor folks; and all the riches and wealth belong to only “The One Percent” of the citizenry in the USA, which is a capitalist country. Please! Every country, no matter what type of government or economy is in place, has The 3-Tier system.

Tier1: Wealthy people on the top.

Tier 2: Poor people on the bottom.

Tier 3: Folks who are managing to get by on what they make with a little bit extra to spend for “wants”.

You know it’s true! Neither the French Revolution or the Communists got rid of the bourgeoisie. A word like “oligarch” is not an archaic expression. It is a word in our current vocabulary that is applicable to certain people TODAY!

Greedy people know no boundary lines and have no respect for any form of government. If they can find a way to exploit and access ill-gotten gain, it doesn’t matter what kind of economic system is in place in any country.

I truly believe that capitalism adds value to any society or nation because people have more freedom to use their talents, skills, and abilities and turn their work efforts into “pots of gold” which can be further translated into philanthropy, humanitarianism, or charity.

Why can’t we all be given the opportunity to use our God-given gifts and talents, to aspire to color our own rainbows, and to create our own pots of gold? It’s a very reasonable question.

We will always have greedy people in this world. But leprechauns do not exist in this world and we don’t need them even if they did! We have capitalism!

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P.S. For the record, for all you leprechaun-lovers out there, I am NOT hating on leprechauns. But let’s be clear. Leprechauns (nor the tooth fairy, for that matter) do NOT lead to an increase in individual wealth.

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REFERENCES:

Matthews, Chris. *The Myth of the 1% and the 99%.” Fortune, 2 Mar. 2015, fortune.com/2015/03/02/economic-inequality-myth-1-percent-wealth.

Facts about Leprechauns and Where the Legends Really Came From. ”IrishCentral.com, 23 June 2017, www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/top-ten-facts-about-leprechauns-and-where-the-legends-really-came-from-212728761-237598771.

Capitalism & Freedom by Milton Friedman https://t.co/pGFinjagtY 40th #AnniversaryEdition #FirstEd ~ Friedman (1912-2006) rec'd 1976 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for research on consumption analysis, monetary history & theory & the complexity of stabilization policy. pic.twitter.com/7lstYnHoMe

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 4, 2020

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Adonis: From Greek Mythology to Modern Day

If you are familiar with Greek mythology then you know that Adonis was a beautiful boy who was loved by the goddess Venus (or Aphrodite). This name has come down to us throughout the centuries and is now used whenever referring to any young man that is strikingly handsome. My quick research indicates this is a very popular name in Hawaii.

Are you aware of the various ways the name or word ‘Adonis’ is used in our present-day?

My connection with this name has nothing to do with mythology. It’s a childhood memory. The last name of one of my classmates in elementary/middle school was Adonis. She was a friend and she was an amazing artist. Sometimes, if I asked her, she would draw pictures for me. One time she drew me a picture of a mermaid sitting on a rock by the ocean. She is in my 8th-grade class graduation photograph. Sadly, after that grade (circa 1968), we started attending different high schools. That put a distance between us, we grew apart and lost touch with each other.

OK. Enough about me. Check out these cool tweets about “Adonis”. These are tweeters who have “Adonis” as part of their name or just folks who tweeted something with the word or name “Adonis” in the context that it being used these days.

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♦  From the book of BREXIT Lamentations.

Churchill would have been appalled - isolation for Britain was his fear not his hope pic.twitter.com/OybjsPwheJ

— Andrew Adonis (@Andrew_Adonis) January 31, 2020

♦  This is probably big news in the video gaming industry.

?￰ﾟﾔﾥ? #Adonis is coming to @Steam November 2020 pic.twitter.com/CMtRHN7qGg

— ADONIS (MMO) (@AdonisMMO) February 2, 2020

♦  For the record, I am not gawking at this hunky guy,  I just happen to like suspenders.  LOL.

We're still not sure of this #blonde #Adonis's name, but in the world of #InternationalMale, he's often referred to as the "Greek Dock Worker". Maybe he is waiting for a ride back from #Catalina? And it's hot out. So hot he thinks #suspenders without a shirt is a good idea? pic.twitter.com/MdeM7dAbAp

— ALL MAN (@intlmalemovie) February 2, 2020

♦  I would have never thought to associate  “Adonis” with a sandwich but … Hey!  It looks yummy!

The amazing ADONIS! - Feta, pesto, sundried tomatoes and our 6 CHEESE BLEND! WOWZA!!?￰ﾟﾧﾀ (£4.50) #Adonis #saycheese #wylecop #Shrewsbury #cheeseislife #staycheesy pic.twitter.com/vnZ1f1JN7O

— SAY CHEESE!? (@SayCheese_77) February 4, 2020

♦  I totally understand associating the name “Adonis” with this magnificent horse!

This beauty made his debut on Sunday in Japan.

He is literally the equine version of Ken from Barbie.

He is called ORO ADONE which means GOLDEN ADONIS.
Adonis the God of Beauty and Desire.

And he WON ON DEBUT with Oisín Murphy on board !!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/v0oYCcv6Dp

— Jess Samy (@FrankelWatch13) February 4, 2020

♦  What do you know?  A tweet about Adonis in Greek mythology.

Those who dive from the top of the Rock of Leukade on the island of Leukos in Western Greece (today Lefkada) are, it is said, freed from their love.
After the death of Adonis it is said Aphrodite wandered around searching for the means to rid herself of her love.#MythologyMonday pic.twitter.com/SdsWJyVoH3

— Erotic 🏳️‍🌈 Mythology (@AimeeMaroux) February 3, 2020

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This blog post was "reinstated".
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Society and Culture: Superstitions About Death

You are probably thinking that death is a morbid topic. For some, it might be. For others, death is just an everyday part of living. They accept that it comes to us all and there’s nothing morbid about it. It’s not to be dreaded. It is the gateway or entrance to another life. Still, others have a real fear or fears about death. Many of the fears are grounded in superstitions or superstitious beliefs. Whether or not you believe, the content written on the topic of Superstitions About Death makes for very interesting reading.

Photo by Cosmin Gurau on Unsplash

• So Sad That Such a Beautiful Creature was Tortured and Killed

#FolkloreThursday barn owls have been subject of atrocious superstitions. It was believed their shrikes were an omen of death, so they’ve been tortured and killed for centuries. On a positive note, they were also associated with Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom @FolkloreThurs pic.twitter.com/AC2iXZgaYK

— ?￰ﾟﾥﾑNunzio?￯ﾸﾏ‍?￰ﾟﾍﾁ (@letmesleepfu) April 4, 2019

• East, West, North, South? Who Can Hide From the Wind?

The weather on the first day of the year can foretell the character of the year. According to the Dictionary of Superstitions - an east wind portends 'a cattle plague', a west wind 'the death of kings' , south 'epidemics' and north 'fertility'! #FolkloreThursday pic.twitter.com/Ya0olr5A4M

— Claire Cock-Starkey (@NonFictioness) January 3, 2019

• I Can See How the Smell of Baked Bread Could Be Distracting

#FolkloreThursday In 'Legends & Superstitions of Ireland' Lady Wilde notes that if a family were expecting a death, they would bake bread to distract evil spirits so that the soul of the deceased might pass in peace. pic.twitter.com/Ld76N969EC

— Nina Antonia (@NinaAntonia13) October 18, 2018

• Fortunately I Hardly Ever See Crows. I See Lots of Doves and Pigeons. YAY!

#Superstitions - about seeing CROWS:
One's bad,
Two's luck,
Three's health,
Four's wealth,
Five's sickness,
Six is death.#FolkloreThursday pic.twitter.com/wG9jIKWtf0

— Amanda Bergloff (@AmandaBergloff) November 30, 2017

• Very Interesting Superstitions About the Eyes of the Dead, Birds, Thunder, Etc.

• Don’t Breathe When You Pass a Cemetery. (Really?)
• 1. Birds Are Bad Omens 
• 2. Celebrities Die in Threes 
• 3. Pregnant Women Should Avoid Funerals 
• 4. Hold Your Breath When Passing a Cemetery 
• 5. Three on a Match Is Bad Luck 
• 5 More Superstitions … continue reading

• The Soul of the Departed Should Take a Bath (??????)

• Don’t Send Christmas Cards the Year After a Death in the Family …

• Three Soldiers Should Not Light a Cigarette From the Same Match

Three Soldiers Should Not Light a Cigarette From the Same Match?  Instead of warning soldiers about the dangers of cigarette smoking you warn them about a match?  Some "marketer" came up with a way to sell extra boxes of matches.  It's sad that soldiers must accept the fact that death could happen in an instant.  That psychological weight should not have an additional burden added to it such as an unfounded superstition.

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An alternate title for these thoughts could be: Science is not the Savior. "Superstition versus Science" @FoxMarks_ATX https://t.co/aAUSfiXJl9 #superstitions #Science

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) May 30, 2020

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Do You Collect Legends, Myths, Fables, and Folklore?

Legends, myths, fables, and folklore make for fascinating reading. These whimsical, sometimes scary, tales and creatures date back to ancient civilizations. and some legends were created during the 20th century, referred to as urban myths or urban legends. Collecting these imaginative stories is a hobby.

But surely I am not the only one who is interested in this subject. Do you like to collect legends, myths, fables, and folklore? I do. I have an entire board dedicated to collecting them on Pinterest.  If this is also one of your hobbies, here are a few you might like to add to your collection.

♦  The Centaur and the Unicorn

I only wanted a picture of a unicorn.  I'm a fan of the BBC fantasy series "The Adventures of Merlin" and I really liked the episode about the unicorn.  But then I found this cool free image  (free to use; no attribution required).  The image description said "Horseman and Unicorn".  I'm like "Horseman".  (???)  Ummm ... a horseman by any other name is called a Centaur.  One can't talk about myths and not mention the unicorn, my favorite mythical creature.  However, the horseman is not exactly one of my favorite mythical creatures.  But since he was in the image, he got lucky and is being included in my collection!  LOL.

A long-standing myth about the unicorn:  "Only virgins who were pure of heart were believed able to tame a unicorn."  ("The True History of the Unicorns")

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ANGELS: Psychopomps (Guide of Souls or Spirits of the Dead)

“Top 10 Psychopomps of Ancient and Modern Mythology” ~ https://t.co/UyHiOylhJG ~ IMAGE: Number 7 is Azrael, the Angel of Death, takes on the role of a psychopomp in Islamic mythology. #TopTenList pic.twitter.com/MibT0HSp6E

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 27, 2019

“A psychopomp is a god, spirit, or demon who is responsible for guiding the spirits of the dead on their journey to the underworld.” (Quote source.) An angel named Azrael is not mentioned in the Old Testament or New Testament scriptures. The Angel of Death (or Destruction) mention in Revelation is called Abaddon.  Just sayin'.

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ANIMALS: Myths About Cats Throughout History

"8 Craziest Myths About Cats Throughout History" ~ Here are some of the more curious #beliefs different cultures have held about felines throughout #history. https://t.co/f9cjmcpf8v via @cheezburger #Caturday #cats #catlovers #societyandculture #myths pic.twitter.com/znwjhQKwFx

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 27, 2019

The ancient Egyptians may have been cat lovers and thought these creatures were sacred (Cats in Ancient Egypt), but other civilizations were not that enthralled with them. Did you know some people believed they worked for the devil?

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HEAVENLY BODIES: Is there a Lady on the Moon or a Man?

10 Interesting #Myths and #Legends About the Moon | Exemplore ~ https://t.co/B7pw6vcpbI ~ FROM Chang'e (the lady who lives on the moon) TO Werewolves (creatures who only come when there's a full moon). #Top10List pic.twitter.com/0VgT1zbekr

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 27, 2019

Being a westerner, of course, I knew about werewolves and how they don't come out unless there's a full moon. But I never knew heard about the lady who lives in the moon. It's a very famous Chinese myth.

The Exemplore article referenced in the tweet discusses 10 myths and legends about the moon: Chang'e; Moon Rabbit; Selene / Luna; Tecciztecatl; Anningan; Mawu; Soma; Rona; Mayan Moon Goddesses; and Werewolves.

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HERBS: Thyme is Associated with Medicine and Myth

Thyme is a wonderful #cookingingredient and #medicinalherb.
“Thyme, the Herb Of Courage | https://t.co/jXO5BHzasb” https://t.co/wRj9u7L12Z #herbandspices
In #GreekMythology, a “bed of thyme was thought to be a home for fairies, and a patch was often set aside for them." pic.twitter.com/Z5E11XlAlS

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 27, 2019

The ancient Greeks would set aside a bed of thyme or a patch in the herb garden as a home for fairies. The term fairy dates back to the Europeans in the Middle Ages, however, “...the earliest form of faeries can be found loosely in the mythical beings in Greek mythology, such as the nymphs, satyrs and sileni.” (Source: TimelessMyths )

From fairies to dead people? Another interesting myth or tradition that developed over time was using this herb with funerals. “The Egyptians used it in embalming their dead. That association with death persisted through the Middle Ages where thyme was often placed in coffins to assure safe passage to Heaven for the dead.” (Source: Thyme: Advice From the Herb Lady )

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A Wizard Casting a Dragon Spell
Wizards, spells, and dragons are the stuff of legends and folklore.  A part of English folklore wizards are wise men with magical powers who can cast spells, for the good, unless the wizard becomes corrupt; and of course, wizards have power over dragons.

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Dragons in British Folklore – Tales Handed Down Through the Centuries

"10 Dragons From British Folklore" @listversehttps://t.co/ZmYzgbAhnl

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 27, 2019

Are you already familiar with any of these myths and legends?

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Mythology: That’s god with small letter “g”!

I was sitting attentively in a Bible study several years ago and mention was made about the contrast between God and “the other gods”. I contributed to the discussion by saying that I had watched a documentary about the Greek and Roman gods and it seemed as if the gods enjoyed playing with humans like they were toys. That was my unscholarly observation. However, I didn’t really have a specific example to further expound on my statements.

It’s only about 10 years later, but I found an example!

“According to the Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite, when Zeus was asked to grant prince Tithonus eternal life, the god consented. Nonetheless, there was no request for eternal youth, so for thousands of years, Tithonus grew old and withered.”

Man! I mean … god! Emphasis on the small letter “g”. That’s jive!

This proves that my point. If Zeus wasn’t the type of god that made sport of people and toyed with them, he would have at least warned that Tithonus was not going to stay young forever!

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Edith Hamilton (1867 – 1963) was a distinguished American educator and a classical scholar, whose claim to fame was her thorough knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman mythology. We are in agreement with our understanding of the god and goddesses, but she expresses her observation much more eloquently.

“For the most part the immortal gods were of little use to human beings and often they were quite the reverse of useful: Zeus a dangerous lover for mortal maidens and completely incalculable in his use of the terrible thunderbolt; Ares the maker of war and a general pest; Hera with no idea of justice when she was jealous as she perpetually was; Athena, also a warmaker, and wielding the lightning’s sharp lance quite as irresponsibly as Zeus did; Aphrodite using her power chiefly to ensnare and betray. They were beautiful, radiant company, to be sure, and their adventures made excellent stories; but when they were not positively harmful, they were capricious and undependable and in general mortals got on best without them.”

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Have you ever read the story of Tithonus?

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Quote Sources:

Bertalan, Dr. Meskó. What If We All Lived Beyond 130 Years? – The Medical Futurist. The MedicalFuturist Institute, June 2018

Hamilton, Edith. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. New American Library,1942.

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A to Z #GreekMythology ~ Letter Z - https://t.co/kcANgtWTHh - In addition to Zeus other Greek gods with a name that starts with Z are Zelus, Zephyrus, Zetes, Zethus, & Zeuxippe. ~ NOTE: Technically, Zethus was mortal. But his daddy was a god. He was the son of Zeus. pic.twitter.com/RBpqy2ERgv

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) November 25, 2019

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Sharing My Fascination With Lost Cities

The lost city of Atlantis has never been found. El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, has also never been found. Lyonesse is the home country of Tristan, in Arthurian legend. Supposedly it's at the bottom of the sea. Some lost cities have actually been found. It's just that they were forgotten. I have a fascination with lost cities and ancient civilizations. 

Do you find stories or legends about lost cities and ancient civilizations fascinating?

Fun Tweets About Lost Cities:

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5 Lost Cities: From the ancient homeland of the #Aztecs, to jungle cities of gold and riches, we examine five legendary lost cities that have never been found; including El Dorado. https://t.co/GBWO1vjWCx via @flipboard
#legends #lostcities pic.twitter.com/rj6L5CUgPF

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 30, 2020

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Archaeologists Claim to have Discovered the Biblical City of Sodom | https://t.co/JmbK4hDElO via @flipboard ~ This claim probably won't be substantiated. Pretty sure the destruction according to the Bible was meant erase all traces. But! ... might find other unexpected treasures.

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) (@cmoneyspinner) January 30, 2020

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● Riddle Me This. Why Do Most People Search for #Atlantis and not for Ophir? The land of Ophir mentioned in the Bible has never been found. King Solomon sent ships to this city to bring back algum trees, gold, and precious stones. https://t.co/jAXWfBoMCA #lostcities #ancient pic.twitter.com/s1Ql74Z1bT

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 30, 2020

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Using cutting-edge LIDAR technology and AR, @ExplorerAlbert is able to map what Ciudad Perdida looked like during its prime. #LostCities pic.twitter.com/jEaDtUocr1

— Nat Geo Channel (@NatGeoChannel) October 29, 2019

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"#LostCities are funny places; belief in their existence only seems to increase when no one can find them."

Another great new @Forbes-#science article by @DSAArchaeology:https://t.co/uQNlHNM2P0

— Jens Notroff (@jens2go) May 1, 2019

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Death Valley Mysteries

The classic book from the 1930s, Death Valley Men, spoke of an underground city below #DeathValley. According to Paiute legend, this city is called Shin-au-av, a name meaning “God’s Land,” or perhaps “Ghost Land.” #LostCities https://t.co/VkDPgHalky

— Denver Michaels (@_denvermichaels) January 26, 2020

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“#Lostcities are cities that have been built by different #empires during the course of #history and subsequently abandoned and forgotten for long.” Learn about the “10 Most Beautiful Lost Cities” https://t.co/qLn3TO74r2 pic.twitter.com/SaptSpK5wy

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 31, 2020

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34 Lost Cities Forgotten by Time (with Photos & Map) - Touropia https://t.co/KcB9b0b0P6 List includes #Carthage, #Troy, #Babylon, ancient cities in #Pakistan, #Thailand, #Zimbabwe, and a preserved Stone Aged village located in Skara Brae. #history #ancientcivilizations pic.twitter.com/NTw71I6Bac

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 31, 2020

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"6 Lost cities found underwater around the world" ~ https://t.co/4XqbLbmYqV CIties found in #India, #Jamaica, #Greece, #Argentia, #Japan and #China. " ~ Images: China’s Lion City; Port Royal, Jamaica; and Pyramids of Yonaguni Jima - Japan. pic.twitter.com/hBFH7b3AQG

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 31, 2020

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Pajau Yan is the Vietnamese Goddess of Healing and Good Fortune

Pajau Yan is the Vietnamese Goddess of Healing and Good Fortune. She lives in the moon, and provides the Flowers of Transition to the dead as they pass into the underworld. She is also known as Lady Moon.

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