Otherworld

Reading Log Questions The main problem developing in this book is that the Masked Man is trying to find the Bailey Family so that he can find Charlotte, the mother, because she is the only person that can drain the blood and magic from Emmerich that the Masked Man desperately wants for himself. He also wants to kill Alex and Conner because they are getting in the Masked Man’s way. Conner recruits his short story characters to fight against the Wicked Witch of the West, Captain Hook, and the Queen

In Ireland around 900 B.C., a sophisticated new culture, rich in recounting all of the mythological beasts and deities of the land, began to blossom. While today it is simply known as Celtic folklore, the ancient tribes of the British Isles relied on these stories to explain the natural world they lived in. The rise of the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity, however, nearly destroyed the age-old legends and stories. Irish monks began to write down the spirited tales, but most of their manuscripts

Every Day Terms Esbats Observed by some Neo-Pagans, but specifically by Wiccans, Esbats are rituals that occur on the Full Moon. There can be 13 esbats to a year, as it follows the lunar cycle, then the Blue Moon (the second Full Moon of a month) will be celebrated as an Esbat as well. Esbats are Moon celebrations that represent the Mother aspect of the Goddess. It is a good time to celebrate instead of working magick. The Esbats are a chance to give thanks to the Goddess. They are mainly a

The Korean Legend of Dan Gun The Korean legend of Dan Gun begins with the “Lord of Heaven” who had a son, Hwan-ung, who yearned to live on Earth. The legend states that the heaven and earth were one, and all animals could communicate with humans and gods. Hwan-ung wanted earthly rule, so his father sent him to Earth to gain his desire. When he went to Earth he met a tiger and a bear who "prayed" to become human. Hwan-ung proposed a test, which if completed would make the contestant a human. The

that surround the entire meaning of them all. For example, the Mayan Culture has a well known sacred place, the Cenote Sagrado, where they go to pray to the God they worship, please and to fulfill all his needs."Sacred Cenotes."Secrets of the Maya Otherworld. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2016.” The Cenote Sagrado, is the Godfather of all sacred worship areas in Mexico and shares many stunning stories. Located in Chichen Itza, Mexico, The Cenote Sagrado, also known as the “Chen Ku’ or “Well Of Sacrifice”

Fairy legends have been around from time immemorial in Ireland and several other countries. These legends have been an important part of Irish life and culture. A legend, in contrast to folklore, is meant to inform and reinforce beliefs. Legends are less about fiction and the unbelievable, and more about the ordinary. The fairy legends in Ireland are abundant, as there are many different tales that describe fairies and their habits distinctly. A large portion of these legends have been told orally

“Gods and Myths of Northern Europe”, by Hilda R.E. Davidson. “Gods and Myths of Northern Europe” tries to explain the richness of the myths from Northern Europe. It tries to show us how their gods and goddesses, the Norsemen, and the Germanic people before them, were related. I don't share all of her conclusions, but I think that this book is an interesting and valuable read to everyone interested in learning about this wonderful world and their people. I think that the best way to learn about the

"For example, when a person dies suddenly and without explanation, it is said that they were taken away by fairies. The Scots once believed that fairies brought their victims to a supernatural world called the Otherworld," (Christine Graf). They used fairies to deal with the loss of family members dying suddenly, they did not only use fairies to cope with weird or bad stuff that happened. They also used supernatural water horses(blamed for the drowning of innocent

to be discussing worldliness issues mostly, the literature during the renaissance period shifted its focus to the dualistic nature of human body/soul perspectives. Medieval literature utilized visions that depicted a journey made into the otherworld in order to issue a warning to the living. A good example of medieval literature that utilizes this technique is the book of Revelation. The

The Beasts and Monsters in Dante's Inferno  The Inferno is the first section of Dante's three-part poem, The Divine Comedy. Throughout Dante's epic journey into the depths of Inferno he encounters thirty monsters and five hybrid creatures.  The most significant of these monsters are of central importance to his journey and to the narrative, as they not only challenge Dante's presence in Inferno, but are custodians of Hell, keeping in order or guarding the "perduta gente".  In this essay I am concentrating