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

Mayfair

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

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Away for Christmas

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

Away for Christmas

"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

South Wales

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 *ake_or_deathMan
over a year ago

Manchester

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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