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Maneki-neko
Then I was reminded of Japan's Maneki-neko, and I decided, that's it. That's the folkloric cat I want to write about this week. So first off, what is the Maneki-neko?
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The Stag: Celtic vs. Indian
And as I’ve been working on L&F Book 2, I’ve also had a point of curiosity hopping foot to foot in the back of my mind. As I’m exploring the concept of avatars in my series, I’ve been wanting to explore the mythology around Pan-type guardians of nature.
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Mermaids in Asian Stories
Inspired by our recent trip to the pool (1st time swimming since the beginning of this summer – thanks, global warming), I decided to “dive” (c’mon, had to do it) into researching merfolk in Asian folklore and mythology.
animals
The Tiger's Tale
In the original and most later iterations, Shere Khan is a villainous tiger with an irrational hatred of humans. I often wondered why, though...With the colonization-birthed genocides in our present and in our history, the unjustly villainized has been top of mind for me. And so, the Tiger's Tale...
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Animals in Stories, Part 2
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Animals in Stories, Part 1
And it’s a lot more convenient telling a story about a wolf or an ox that may have a passing resemblance to a few people in your village than telling a story about a guy named Frank who seems to look and act remarkably like Frank down the road.
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The Rooster and the Fox, Part 2
Where once had stood a proud, handsome rooster with lustrous feathers and striking gold crest, tottered a bloated orange ball of bluster. Ron’s vibrant plumage had dulled somewhat, and his thinning crest had very obviously been groomed to flop with an impression of volume.
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The Rooster and the Fox, Part 1
But now there was only this one rooster, this rooster named “Ron”. Now, as roosters went, he was a rooster that stood out. He had a fluffy golden crest of feathers that flopped over the side of his head. His feathers were orange, and his crow was loud.