Shapeshifting

A recurring theme that can be found throughout Arthurian literature is the mention of magic, mythical creatures, and other supernatural elements. Arthur’s own birth is a direct result of this. He was conceived after his father had used a potion, with the help of Merlin, to disguise himself as Igraine’s husband before sex. In some legends, there is even an “Otherworld”. The term Otherworld has Celtic origins and is usually described as a separate plane of existence from the normal world. Typically

“Writers seldom duplicate their influential precursor(s); rather, they often work within a certain framework established by other writers or generic conventions, but vary aspects of it in significant ways” (Friedman 155). Sheridan Le Fanu’s, Carmilla, Bram Stoker’s, Dracula and Elizabeth Kostova’s, The Historian, clearly engage in this intertextual exchange, as evidenced by their use of narrative structure and striking character parallels. Published in 1872, Le Fanu relates the story of Carmilla

In ancient times, science was not as developed nor was there technology like we have today. Science has evolved over the years and has helped manifest explanations for everyday occurrences. However, a lack of these justifications leads people into creating these extraordinary tails and myths to help provide explanations for what they did not comprehend. Sleep paralysis is an exemplary event that caused an uproar and a pinnacle moment in the culture of myths. It is an occurrence that had no proper

Supernatural Elements in Arthurian Literature A recurring theme that can be found throughout Arthurian literature is the mention of magic, mythical creatures, and other supernatural elements. Arthur’s own birth is a direct result of this. He was conceived after his father had used a potion, with the help of Merlin, to disguise himself as Igraine’s husband before sex. In some legends, there is even an “Otherworld”. The term Otherworld has Celtic origins and is usually described as a separate plane

Dreamwork Color (2 choices) Dark Blue Dark blue is the color of night, and this is the time most people sleep. Lavender Lavender is the color of twilight, when many people are getting ready to go to sleep. Herbs (5 choices) Bay Bay is an herb connected with transition, since Daphne transformed into a bay tree to escape from Apollo. Transition occurs during psychic dreams. Chamomile Chamomile tea relaxes you and helps you sleep, so that you can have prophetic dreams. Hops Hops helps you sleep

The constant battle between our favorites has shown itself common now more than ever. Who do we like better? What do we like better? What is the absolute best? Are these questions necessary? No. But do they keep our lives interesting? Oh yes. In the spring of every year, there always seems to be a new superhero movie that debuts and leaves us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the next one. This year, we are being blessed with two movies, from two separate corporations, Marvel and DC; which leaves

gaping in disbelief. “You. You…You escaped Scelestus City?” I twirl the razor in my hand. “It’s amazing what a pathetic, broken human can do when she puts her mind to it.” “But Skiaus…” “Oh, your little demon friend?” I guess, finally learning the shapeshifting demon’s name. “Yeah, he sort of combusted into

flame out “If you start one then you can end it anything time you want “Here you try” Sapphire offers me a match stick which I use to rub against her dress then observe the orange-yellow flame burning “Cool isn’t it” she says. I’m mesmerised by shapeshifting flame accompanied with the discontinuous static sound it gives off. Sapphire repositions herself ending up behind me “Go on Bami, start a fire” she whispers. “Who are you taking to?” My mum asks whilst bursting into my room, I hide the match behind

The Wife of Bath's “Prologue” and “Tale” from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales has critics divided between being a feminist tale or making fun of feminist women and condoning writing stories about them. Is she advocating women's rights or is she meant to be a joke? It is hard to say for sure, one way of the other. Though there are feminist movements, the Wife of Bath is set up, it seems, as a comedic character, making jokes and being bawdy. But as her prologue goes on and she discusses her own

There is a poem by Rupi Kaur that says, Representation is vital otherwise the butterfly surrounded by a group of moths unable to see itself will keep trying to become the moth. It is said that most of the decisions that we make in our lifetime are made unconsciously. Whether we’d like to admit it or not, the characters we grew up laughing, crying, hating, and falling in love with have shaped who we are and how we look at the world today. These characters have impacted our lives in ways that transcend