Retelling Classic Fiction in Modern Contexts Retellings of stories in the public domain such as fairy tales like Cinderella, classical literature like Sherlock Holmes, and plays like Romeo and Juliet is a popular storytelling practice due to excitement for creativity and … Continue reading Orpheus and Eurydice: Modern Culture Reflected in the Retelling of Stories
In a land full of wonder, obscurity, and overall mystery. There comes a time when an individual finds themselves left to question their own motives. Whether that may be a positive or negative aspect, really depends on what becomes wished … Continue reading Enigma of Occultism and Witchcraft in Nordic Culture Scandinavia
Folklore consists of things like legends, stories, and fairy tales that are passed through generations of a community or culture through word of mouth. The word folklore highlights an enormous and significant part of culture. The tradition of oral history … Continue reading Tall Tales and Folklore History in America
Do you agree? Do all superstitious beliefs today have a scientific explanation? The debate remains between atheists and non-atheists. Whether God is for real or just a hoax. But, some supernatural phenomena compelled science to take a back foot. For … Continue reading Miraculous Statue of Virgin Mary in Akita, Japan Produces Blood, Sweat, and Tears
What is a Cryptid? The line between reality and folktale can often become murky. Stories of monsters that hide in the shadows often create their own reality – influencing people’s perceptions to ascribe unnatural explanations to things they think they … Continue reading The Most Famous Cryptids of North America
The story of Narcissus has been a big inspiration for people from different fields, starting from art and literature to philosophy, psychology, and sociology. This is because it contains a lot of elements that have strong roots in our lives. … Continue reading The Correlation Between the Story of Narcissus and Today’s Culture in Society
Have you ever heard of the law of attraction? If so, are you looking for some sort of confirmation? Or perhaps an understanding of what an affirmation is? Or better yet, have you seen a change and now believe in … Continue reading Law of Attraction: The Universal Secret of Positive Affirmations
Heaven, Nirvana, Limbo, Hell, they all hold weight, and a similar truth: The existence of a world or realm invisible to human eyes━ The Otherworld and Fae. The beginning of Catholicism in 590 BCE in Rome, Italy, started the belief … Continue reading The Otherworld, Fae Realm, and Religious Connection in Ancient History
Urban legends have continued to fascinate people perhaps since the dawn of mankind, but what makes them beloved is the enigma of not truly knowing if they are entirely fact or fiction. A real nightmare experience for one or just … Continue reading Uncovering the Enigma of North American Urban Legends Through the Storytelling Process