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Color symbolism in folklore... and uniting with color...
Discussion about the symbolism of colors around the world stemming from a search for a universal color for peace.
19 1/31/03 11:19:24 am
by: Angel Feather
Kerrie
Alia Waking
Discussion about the release of Laura McCaffrey's new book, Alia Waking.
4 1/30/03 1:18:08 pm
by: Laura McCaffrey
Heidi Anne Heiner
Other examples of green children?
Looking for stories featuring green children.
10 1/29/03 6:18:37 am
by: Gregor9
Nalo
Welsh mythology & Rhiannon
Soliciting recommendations for general books about Welsh myths especially in regards to the goddess Rhiannon.
7 1/28/03 4:51:30 pm
by: isthmus nekoi
isthmus nekoi
OT - seeking advice for a fantasy reading
Laura solicits advice on how to approach her first bookstore reading.
3 1/28/03 2:09:36 pm
by: Laura McCaffrey
Laura McCaffrey
Folklore and mythology of moths
Looking for stories with moths.
6 1/27/03 8:24:32 pm
by: Deb
Lizzi
firebird! the russian stories and stravinsky
Information on the history of the Firebird story.
7 1/25/03 7:15:11 am
by: Otherworld
Otherworld
The Man in the Moon?
Short discussion about the Man in the Moon song while looking for an as yet unidentified novel.
3 1/25/03 6:45:49 am
by: Lizzi
Annette
A small request ( 1 2 3 )
Lengthy discussion about the interpretation and changing of fairy tales over time, with a focus on Beauty and the Beast.
42 1/24/03 3:34:45 pm
by: MarkS
EdensEcho
Famous princesses as sisters
Rachel is looking for fairy tale retellings in which some of the famous fairy tale princesses are portrayed as sisters.
9 1/24/03 4:08:24 am
by: Meurglys
Aisling Rashel
LOTR: Two Towers ( 1 2 )
Discussion of Peter Jackson's second film in the Tolkien trilogy.
30 1/24/03 3:59:04 am
by: Meurglys
Jane
magical barriers to prevent capture
Listing tales in which the hero escapes capture by throwing magical objects behind her while running away.
7 1/23/03 5:52:39 pm
by: Ys
Otherworld
good bye
In which Elizabeth bids us a fond farewell, but then doesn't have to leave anyway.
7 1/22/03 9:21:49 pm
by: Jess
Elizabeth
moral frameworks/motifs,symbols from where...
Discussion about whether or not fairy tales are moral frameworks created by our collective unconcious.
9 1/22/03 10:00:01 am
by: Kevin Smith
bilbo
Same story from perspective of different tellers
Searching for fairytale(s) that are presented from the perspective of multiple storytellers.
6 1/22/03 5:04:19 am
by: Kevin Smith
Rod
Does anybody know the title of this Book?
Identifying one of Terry Pratchett's Discworld books.
2 1/22/03 5:01:31 am
by: Kevin Smith
Karmagrl
Fairy Tale motifs: The Aarne Thompson motif index
Short discussion focusing on the frustrations of the Aarne Thompson motif index.
1 1/20/03 5:14:34 am
by: Midori
Kevin Smith
fairy tale plots/ motifs
Incomplete discussion about the integration of fairy tale themes in literature. Jane Eyre is the primary example used.
3 1/20/03 2:11:36 am
by: Kevin Smith
sarah bruton
the emperors new groove
Discussion about the origins of the story in the Disney movie.
10 1/19/03 7:52:42 pm
by: Jess
leah
literary fairy tales
Leah shares a list of fantasy novels and solicits advice on picking future reading.
1 1/19/03 2:21:57 am
by: Jane Yolen
leah
Tales From Europe.........????????
Looking for sources to purchase videos or DVDs from "The Tales From Europe Series."
6 1/16/03 3:40:43 pm
by: Looby
Looby
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Short discussion of Elizabeth Ann Scarborough's work.
2 1/16/03 10:54:22 am
by: Maria Cecile
leah
stories on the core self
Looking for stories that illustrate the idea that we often live in a state of unconsciousness in regards to the core self.
5 1/15/03 6:11:44 pm
by: Podnah
Podnah
The Saga of Erik the Viking
Q&A about "The Saga of Erik the Viking" by Terry Jones.
3 1/15/03 3:27:03 pm
by: Jess
Jess
Need help in translating a folk tale into English
Translation and comments concerning the tale "A Spotty Hen."
12 1/15/03 2:24:14 pm
by: Jess
ikolpak
Mouse
Looking for variants of a tale about a that mouse decided to marry the daughter of the strongest creature in the world.
4 1/15/03 12:11:55 pm
by: Andrey Bobev
Andrey Bobev
Numbers in fairy tales
Discussion about the significance of numbers in fairy tales.
5 1/14/03 8:10:04 pm
by: Rod
cb
the shoemaker and the fairy ??
Identifying the tale of "The Shoemaker and the Elves."
2 1/14/03 4:52:26 pm
by: Grindlegutz
EG
goblin market by Christine Rossetti
Short discussion about the Goblin Market with a link to a lengthier discussion which took place last year.
3 1/14/03 1:42:26 am
by: Lizzi
Lizzi
Female folklorists...
Search for information about female folklorists from the past. Some sources are recommended by Don.
3 1/13/03 5:50:48 pm
by: Helen
Helen
Butchers in stories
Discussion about the appearance of butchers in folklore.
3 1/13/03 5:40:03 pm
by: Helen
Zanobia
Fairy Tales written by children?
Sharing anecdotes about early writing experiences of our own and of the children in our lives.
11 1/13/03 3:41:57 pm
by: JaNell
JaNell
Disney's Rapunzel
Discussion about Barbie as Rapunzel and speculation about what Disney's Rapunzel would be like if made.
3 1/13/03 1:55:33 pm
by: Yellow McMaggie
artsfan
The Professor...
Wishing J. R. R. Tolkien a happy 111th birthday.
2 1/13/03 9:39:35 am
by: Elizabeth
Kerrie
Scott Gustafson
Discussion about the work of some fairy tale illustrators, especially Scott Gustafson.
8 1/13/03 12:32:10 am
by: Jane Yolen
artsfan
Curiosity tales revisited
Looking for tales with curious male characters instead of the usual well-known females.
4 1/11/03 2:06:16 pm
by: Yellow McMaggie
jess
princess frog
Sharing versions of the tale of a princess who is turned into a frog.
7 1/10/03 7:27:01 am
by: Andrey Bobev
redcole
We say "fairy tale," they say ... (etymological qu
Discussion concerning the terms used for labeling "fairy tales" and other folklore.
16 1/9/03 11:12:46 am
by: Rosemary Lake
Helen
Queries and Thanks
General discussion about the impact of adapted fairy tales that turns into a discussion about how to address each other on the board.
12 1/9/03 7:25:54 am
by: Jess
Lexi
Re: Thank you
Lizzi thanks "all of you who write, who struggle, who dream, who put words down and pass them onto others."
0 1/8/03 4:10:22 pm Lizzi
fairy tale helpers
Listing examples of how magical helpers help fairy tale heroes.
5 1/8/03 1:39:47 pm
by: Gregor9
leah
shoe symbolism ( 1 2 )
Discussion concerning shoes and fairy tales.
25 1/7/03 6:37:00 pm
by: Laura elf
zanobia
the enchanted imagination
Discussion of tales with elements illustrating the healing and spiritual power of enchantment.
18 1/7/03 12:58:41 pm
by: enchantmentweaver
enchantmentweaver
Attractions involving fairy tales
Finding fairy tale themed amusement parks.
6 1/5/03 10:43:04 pm
by: Aisling Rashel
arts fan
Fox Maiden tales and retold ballet stories
Looking for retellings of the Fox Maiden tale and collections of retold ballet stories.
4 1/5/03 8:08:38 pm
by: Ruths
snowdrop
Why Dwarves?  ( 1 2 )
Zanobia asks: "Why in fairy tales throughout the world, are dwarves are always evil, mean, greedy, or trouble makers?" A lengthy discussion follows.
30 1/5/03 3:38:29 pm
by: Rosemary Lake
Zanobia
Norse Legends - help?
Jessica solicits recommendations for a good book about Norse legends.
4 1/4/03 4:18:01 pm
by: artsfan
Jessica
Evil Step-Mothers/Queens
Listing fairy tales with evil stepmothers and queens.
3 1/4/03 1:08:55 pm
by: leah
Aisling Rashel
Need help with regards to feminist quotes on fairytales
Looking for quotes concerning how feminists' believe folklore fairytales are represented in modern media.
3 1/3/03 9:09:31 pm
by: cpe
Concept
Hallmark's "Snow Queen"
Discussion about the movie which aired in December and possible film interpretations of Andersen's "The Nightingale."
9 1/3/03 1:48:38 pm
by: snowdrop
Colleen
The Nazification of an Academic Discipline: Folklore & F
Discussion about the Nazification of an academic discipline with some asides into individuals' academic histories.
4 1/2/03 11:30:49 pm
by: cpe
cpe
Food of Love
Discussion centering on aphrodisiacs in fairy tale literature.
2 1/2/03 8:47:41 am
by: enchantmentweaver
Carrie
youngest brother/sister
Leah is looking for stories in which the youngest brother/sister comes to the rescue of older siblings and also gets rich.
6 1/1/03 5:12:00 pm
by: Laura McCaffrey
leah
New Interstitial Arts Magazine
Announcing a debut of a new webzine devoted to myth and the interstitial arts at www.mytholog.com.
7 1/1/03 4:01:47 pm
by: asherblack
Maria
Happy New Year!
In which New Year's wishes and resolutions are shared.
3 1/1/03 11:47:38 am
by: JaNell
Helen
Hi I'm new!
Amy and MollyBee join the site with short introductions.
2 1/1/03 6:35:53 am
by: MollyBee
Amy

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