FabSwingers.com forum: Myths and legends

By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

Did you have an interest in myths and legends as a child. Do the still fascinate you. I certanly love all the greek mythology, some of the norse, irish and one or two others.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

Yes. I used to enjoy the Terry Brooks "Mågïç Kingdom" series of stories.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Yes sir indeed!

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

I’ll still watch videos on cryptids

I was watching something on the myths and legends of the Appalachian mountains last night. Weird weird place

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I’ll still watch videos on cryptids

I was watching something on the myths and legends of the Appalachian mountains last night. Weird weird place "

Almost as weird as Fab forum

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

"I’ll still watch videos on cryptids

I was watching something on the myths and legends of the Appalachian mountains last night. Weird weird place

Almost as weird as Fab forum"

Not quite, mentioning no names

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I enjoy local myths and legends.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've always been interested in ancient mythology, Greek, roman, Norse, Chinese and Japanese. Many stories are thought to be related to extraterrestrial visitors such as the ones you find Hinduism, but what I find most interesting is the context of the stories which bare some philosophical truth, how we should live our lives, how boys and girls come of age and find their place in the world, stories that give inspiration.

It's also fascinating that all cultures that are worlds apart from each other all resemble the same structure and context in their story telling.

Personally I've always been interested in Greek mythology, their stories have always been rich in drama and theatrics.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Very much so

The Scandinavian and Green sagas especially which are absolutely fascinating (and rather action packed to boot!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did Latin at school so used to read some of the legends

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"I've always been interested in ancient mythology, Greek, roman, Norse, Chinese and Japanese. Many stories are thought to be related to extraterrestrial visitors such as the ones you find Hinduism, but what I find most interesting is the context of the stories which bare some philosophical truth, how we should live our lives, how boys and girls come of age and find their place in the world, stories that give inspiration.

It's also fascinating that all cultures that are worlds apart from each other all resemble the same structure and context in their story telling.

Personally I've always been interested in Greek mythology, their stories have always been rich in drama and theatrics."

There was a TV series ac while back depicting the famous greek myths but can't really remember the name as would be great to watch again if still available

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh absolutely yes. All of it, and the fairytales and folklore too. So much so, I have picked it as my next modules to study in October. Cant wait.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Lived all my life surrounded by myths and legends. They are part of the landscape.

CS Lewis lived around here and it's where he based Narnia on.

It's why I tell people I live in a fantasy world.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lived all my life surrounded by myths and legends. They are part of the landscape.

CS Lewis lived around here and it's where he based Narnia on.

It's why I tell people I live in a fantasy world. "

Ireland is THE place for myths and legends.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

I love the old stories, especially Norse and Irish.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I am quite obssessed with Irish folklore and Myths. Particularly Morrigan.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Some of us still do. Speciality is the Mabinogion and Welsh folklore. But I'll generally read any folklore form any culture. I like seeing the parallels between them.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I currently live in a place with some devil lore and some creepy places.

Love it.

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By *ittleRed18Woman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Yes so much so I studied Greek and Roman as a Higher qualification (A level equivalent?

) in secondary school! It's fascinating!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I currently live in a place with some devil lore and some creepy places.

Love it. "

Ooh you'll have to share

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

It's great to see so many others interested in it

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Try Joesph Campbell : man with a 1000 faces (I think).

His study of anthropology and work he did with Jung, to me was impressive.

He was a consultant and structured the mega myth Star Wars.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

o o OO o o

I loved the King Arthur Tales when younger.

We went to Tintagel when I was younger and I was loving it.

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

From Greek myth and legend to more modern stuff,Oak Island,missing Civil War gold etc.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I was obsessed with Greek mythology as a child - having a grandad who was a Classics professor meant I'd always have someone to waffle on about it with. Folklore was another key interest of mine.

I'm really enjoying the current literary trend of feminist retellings of various myths - it's making them more approachable for a new generation and a lovely reminder of my interest in mythology.

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By *essaMayWoman
over a year ago

Fairytale Wood

I was always fascinated by the Ancient Babylonians belief, there are two competing forces in the universe Chaos and Order and how they strive for dominance - see how many belief systems have kinda developed from this. We look at the world today!

Yes was a bit of a geek

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

Yeah ancient civilizations are fascinating

I loved all the stories/myths and legends

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"Yeah ancient civilizations are fascinating

I loved all the stories/myths and legends "

They are indeed fascinating and great as someone else to often look in modern day paralles in the stories

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Enjoyed the Sinbad films.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Christianity, til I was about 6

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By *aulo40Man
over a year ago

Renfrew

I'm Greek but dracula fascinating

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"I'm Greek but dracula fascinating "

I remember watching a programme on TV about the Minoans not do long ago, fascinating.

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By *tylebender03Man
over a year ago

Manchester

I just bought a book on Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"I'm Greek but dracula fascinating

I remember watching a programme on TV about the Minoans not do long ago, fascinating. "

I went to the Labyrinth exhibition in the Ashmolean museum recently was amazing.

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By *abbum69Man
over a year ago

Croydon

I like watching bigfoot/lock Ness monster/megalodon videos/documentarys

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By *obilebottom OP Man
over a year ago

All over

"I'm Greek but dracula fascinating

I remember watching a programme on TV about the Minoans not do long ago, fascinating.

I went to the Labyrinth exhibition in the Ashmolean museum recently was amazing. "

I am gutted I missed it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an interest in Arthurian mythology. I read Le Morte D'arthur years ago but this year I read Tennyson's Legend's Of King Arthur and a book of lesser known stories. I also have a book on the quest for the Holy Grail sat on my 'to read' shelf.

I've also read Neil Gaiman's book on Norse Mythology.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
over a year ago

A den in the Glen

Hell yeah. Jason and the Argonauts all day long

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hell yeah. Jason and the Argonauts all day long"

this

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
over a year ago

A den in the Glen

"Hell yeah. Jason and the Argonauts all day long

this"

You're obviously a fan of fighting skeletons then lol

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

I just thought it would be nice to hear from some more people on the subject.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"I just thought it would be nice to hear from some more people on the subject.

Jesus MB this thread was as old as a legend. How did you dig this up?

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

"I just thought it would be nice to hear from some more people on the subject.

Jesus MB this thread was as old as a legend. How did you dig this up?"

I called the army for some help

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By *vaRoseWoman
25 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

I love it.

There’s a really good podcast for uk mythology called Folklands that’s worth listening to if you haven’t yet

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

I love them. All of them. Love classic fairy tales too. Find it interesting how something can be relegated from a religion to a myth over time and lack of belief.

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By *ortney FoxxxWoman
25 weeks ago

honeysuckle lane

Only fairies if they count

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

"I love it.

There’s a really good podcast for uk mythology called Folklands that’s worth listening to if you haven’t yet "

Thank you

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By *oughmanMan
25 weeks ago

Sunderland

I'm a massive myths and legends buff from all over the world. And I'm still learning more and more. Irish is really interesting.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

I love the greek myths. Actually found myself enjoying the Percy Jackson films.

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By *estructionDollyWoman
25 weeks ago

The Deep Dark Woods

Absolutely loved it as a kid has books on Greek, Norse, Egyptian mythology and Irish/celtic folk tales too. Find it fascinating.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
25 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

Greek mythology absolutely yes,love it.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
25 weeks ago

Central

I especially loved the ancient Greek mythology

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By *eroLondonMan
25 weeks ago

Covent Garden

I think we are in dire need of a sword & sorcery & mythology Fab Social/Soirée...

...at ▪️The Ålchemist▪️🍸

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By *inkShyWoman
25 weeks ago

near Windsor

I always loved myths and legends, especially Greek and Norse and tales/legends of spirits and demons.

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By *atte Lover 82Man
25 weeks ago

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED

I do enjoy a bit of mythology and similar type tales.

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

Yes, I took Latin and Classics at school.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

That evil woman with the starry eyes that could turn anyone to stone with snakes in her hair...yeah my second meet.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"Yes, I took Latin and Classics at school. "

Jesus, I thought I was a the only one to do Latin at school. Still suffer from PTSD from it.

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By *atte Lover 82Man
25 weeks ago

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED

"That evil woman with the starry eyes that could turn anyone to stone with snakes in her hair...yeah my second meet."

Well at least she'll always make folk hard. Sorry bad attempt at humour

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"That evil woman with the starry eyes that could turn anyone to stone with snakes in her hair...yeah my second meet.

Well at least she'll always make folk hard. Sorry bad attempt at humour"

Never apologise for shite humour, I've been getting away with it for years. I think.

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

"Yes, I took Latin and Classics at school.

Jesus, I thought I was a the only one to do Latin at school. Still suffer from PTSD from it."

It was by choice believe it or not

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By *atte Lover 82Man
25 weeks ago

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED

"That evil woman with the starry eyes that could turn anyone to stone with snakes in her hair...yeah my second meet.

Well at least she'll always make folk hard. Sorry bad attempt at humour

Never apologise for shite humour, I've been getting away with it for years. I think."

Only kind I have 🤣

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"Yes, I took Latin and Classics at school.

Jesus, I thought I was a the only one to do Latin at school. Still suffer from PTSD from it.

It was by choice believe it or not

Mine too! 😲

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Will throw a few quiz questions in the mix to see who first gives a correct answer

In what unusual way was Athena born?

A. She sprang out of Zeus’s head.

B. Transformed from a wolf.

C. She was carved from marble.

D. She emerged from a giant clam.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

And another

What effect did Medusa's gaze have on people?

A. It gave them incredible strength.

B. It turned them to stone.

C. It accelerated their aging.

D. It made them fall in love.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Prometheus faced eternal punishment for stealing what from the gods?

A. fire

B. the wheel

C. wine

D. bronze

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

"Yes, I took Latin and Classics at school.

Jesus, I thought I was a the only one to do Latin at school. Still suffer from PTSD from it.

It was by choice believe it or not

Mine too! 😲"

I really enjoyed it. I had a good teacher though!

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By *inkShyWoman
25 weeks ago

near Windsor

"Will throw a few quiz questions in the mix to see who first gives a correct answer

In what unusual way was Athena born?

A. She sprang out of Zeus’s head.

B. Transformed from a wolf.

C. She was carved from marble.

D. She emerged from a giant clam."

A. Out of her dad's head 🫠

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By *inkShyWoman
25 weeks ago

near Windsor

"And another

What effect did Medusa's gaze have on people?

A. It gave them incredible strength.

B. It turned them to stone.

C. It accelerated their aging.

D. It made them fall in love."

B. She's my idol.

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By *inkShyWoman
25 weeks ago

near Windsor

"Prometheus faced eternal punishment for stealing what from the gods?

A. fire

B. the wheel

C. wine

D. bronze"

A. I think

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

"Prometheus faced eternal punishment for stealing what from the gods?

A. fire

B. the wheel

C. wine

D. bronze

A. I think"

All above correct

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

What was the only thing left in Pandora’s jar?

A. disease

B. poverty

C. hope

D. war

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Which of these mighty warriors was dipped in the River Styx as a baby, making him nearly invulnerable?

A. Hercules

B. Achilles

C. Jason

D. Odysseus

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

What monstrous creature resides in the center of the Labyrinth?

A. Sphinx

B. Minotaur

C. Medusa

D. Centaur

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"Which of these mighty warriors was dipped in the River Styx as a baby, making him nearly invulnerable?

A. Hercules

B. Achilles

C. Jason

D. Odysseus"

E. McCauley Culkin

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"What monstrous creature resides in the center of the Labyrinth?

A. Sphinx

B. Minotaur

C. Medusa

D. Centaur"

E. The red head from Wales 😉

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By *illy IdolMan
25 weeks ago

Midlands

"What monstrous creature resides in the center of the Labyrinth?

A. Sphinx

B. Minotaur

C. Medusa

D. Centaur

E. The red head from Wales 😉"

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

I am adding a few more and leave it for everyone

Icarus, using wings designed by his father, died because of what?

A. He was mistaken for a bird by a hunter.

B. He flew too close to the Sun.

C. He became trapped in a cloud.

D. He was attacked by harpies.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Used to help the Argonauts overcome the Sirens, Orpheus’s superhuman skills are in what field?

A. rowing

B. archery

C. music

D. wrestling

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Oedipus is famous for having which unconventional spouse?

A.the ocean

B. a statue of Aphrodite

C. a she-wolf

D. his own mother

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

Come on MB. You must have an Oedipus one that you can use and I can get a cheap laugh with...

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Zeus’s father, Cronus, did which of the following to his children?

A. ate them alive

B. weaned them on wolf’s milk

C. trained them for combat

D. abandoned them on a desert island

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

Hahaha how fucking bizarre

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

"Hahaha how fucking bizarre"

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

What horrible event befell Greece when Hades abducted Persephone?

A. outbreak of plague

B. famine

C. no babies born

D. the Trojan War

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Who stared at his own reflection until he died?

A. Sisyphus

B. King Midas

C. Narcissus

D. Hermaphroditus

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Zeus assumed the form of what animal to seduce the Spartan queen Leda?

A. dragon

B. ram

C. snake

D. swan

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Which of these was one of the 12 Labors of Hercules?

A. massaging Hermes’ feet

B. trimming Zeus’s beard

C. stealing a girdle from Hippolyte

D. plucking the wings of Pegasus

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By *obilebottom OP Man
25 weeks ago

All over

Last one

Best known as the god of the sea, Poseidon was also god of which of these?

A. love

B. the sky

C. fire

D. earthquakes

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
25 weeks ago

Reading

I enjoy the Ananse stories.

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By *inkShyWoman
25 weeks ago

near Windsor

"I am adding a few more and leave it for everyone

Icarus, using wings designed by his father, died because of what?

A. He was mistaken for a bird by a hunter.

B. He flew too close to the Sun.

C. He became trapped in a cloud.

D. He was attacked by harpies."

B. SILLY.BOY

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By *inkShyWoman
25 weeks ago

near Windsor

"Used to help the Argonauts overcome the Sirens, Orpheus’s superhuman skills are in what field?

A. rowing

B. archery

C. music

D. wrestling"

C. He was basically Bruno Mars

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By *inkShyWoman
25 weeks ago

near Windsor

"Zeus’s father, Cronus, did which of the following to his children?

A. ate them alive

B. weaned them on wolf’s milk

C. trained them for combat

D. abandoned them on a desert island"

A. NomNom

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
25 weeks ago

My boudoir - S Wales

"What monstrous creature resides in the center of the Labyrinth?

A. Sphinx

B. Minotaur

C. Medusa

D. Centaur

E. The red head from Wales 😉

😒

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"What monstrous creature resides in the center of the Labyrinth?

A. Sphinx

B. Minotaur

C. Medusa

D. Centaur

E. The red head from Wales 😉

😒

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
25 weeks ago

Ryde

The Yorkshireman who got a round in.

(I'm half Yorkshire, before you start!)

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By *ensual DesiresMan
25 weeks ago

Teesside/North Yorkshire

I use to love rather c Clarke.mysterious world. Love Egyptian mythology conspiracy theories

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
25 weeks ago

Ryde

"I use to love rather c Clarke.mysterious world. "

Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World was half an hour of Clarke explaining strange phenomena before telling you he didn't believe in it, and that all the "proof" was either inconclusive or fake.

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By *ensual DesiresMan
25 weeks ago

Teesside/North Yorkshire

Yea but I found it interesting. I enjoy when people try explain something but can't. Like my family trying to tell me God and Jesus's exist but when I ask for the proof there is none.

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By *edstockings2Couple
25 weeks ago

Ilfracombe

As a child I was captivated by Ancient Egyptian mythology.

As well as the Kind Arthur legend.

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