Mythology & Folklore
Is the wisdom of old age a myth?
Is the wisdom of old age a myth?
vote now: Yes or No - (view results)
Yes
Yes there is wisdom in old adage and many of the old sayings especially pertaining to myths and folklore...
No
Wisdom is defined as accumulated learning: knowledge, ability to discern inner qualities and relationships:
Mythology & Folklore
Italian folklore and legends: La Befana
by Anelisa
La Befana brings gifts to Italian children but last year she came to bring gifts to almost fifty children in our Christmas party in
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Superstitions about owls
Different cultures have different beliefs regarding the owl. Due to its appearance and eerie call, this bird of the night was both
Mythology & Folklore
Women and their roles in myths
by Christine G.
WARNING: SORCERESSES AT WORK
tales of female magic-wielders
Odysseus and Circe (classical Greek)
After the Trojan War ended, King Odysseus
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