Sentences with phrase «in ancient folklore»

The Southern Ocean is home to several species that are near extinction, including the albatross, a large sea bird that in ancient folklore was believed to carry the souls of dead sailors.

But there is a prophecy in ancient folklore that tells of a single man that is destined to free the citizens of his nation, delivering them to the promised land of Promethea.

The individual stories still speak at points with qualities of expression characteristic of their origin and background in ancient folklore, when the stories were primarily motivated by etiology of one sort or another, or by the love, simply, of a good story, or by the desire to entertain and to be entertained.

Not exact matches

The Ancient Chinese used mercury; ancient Indians tried sitting over pots of steam or onions; German folklore recommended a concoction of ants, camel saliva, and deer hair boiled in beAncient Chinese used mercury; ancient Indians tried sitting over pots of steam or onions; German folklore recommended a concoction of ants, camel saliva, and deer hair boiled in beancient Indians tried sitting over pots of steam or onions; German folklore recommended a concoction of ants, camel saliva, and deer hair boiled in bear fat.

Here's another truth about evolution: the god of the Mormons is a twist on the god of mainstream Christians, who is a twist on the god of Israel who was based on other gods of ancient folklore and created by ancient man in man's image.

Inspired by an ancient Celtic myth, the «Hawk of Achill» spot is set in a small fishing village on Achill, a rugged island — steeped in folklore and myth — off the coast of Ireland.

Now, combine this with ancient folklore that said the aurora was in fact dancing souls of the dead (forget the aurora is, in reality, a beautiful side - effect of solar plasma raining through the upper atmosphere) and what do you get?

World folklore is littered with references to its ability to protect us, such as in ancient Greece, where mid-wives hung cloves on the windows to ward off evil spirits during childbirth.

Over 35 years I have Tanuki The tanuki, is an animal that has been significant in Japanese folklore since ancient times.

A chronological list of Wedgwood marks & cyphers to assist the Wedgwood collector in dating collectable Wedgwood pottery and porcelain Tanuki The tanuki, is an animal that has been significant in Japanese folklore since ancient times.

«Myths, Magic & Monsters: The FX of 47 Ronin» dives deep into the creatures of ancient Japanese folklore used in the film.

A devastating and deceptively simple tale adapted from 10th - century folklore, Isao Takahata's The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya distills a millennium of Japanese storytelling into a timeless film that feels both ancient and alive in equal measure.

Lin's third book in her fantasy cycle set in ancient China reimagines traditional folklore for a new audience.

This third installment in a fantasy cycle set in ancient China beautifully interweaves traditional folklore with the story of Pinmei, a timid girl who must rescue her storyteller grandmother from the clutches of the emperor.

Lin's third book in her fantasy cycle set in ancient China beautifully interweaves traditional folklore with the story of Pinmei, a timid girl who must dig deep within herself to rescue her storyteller grandmother from the clutches of the emperor.

Such rumors are rooted in folklore and ancient mythology, but there's one story you've likely heard about black cats and dogs that's true: They're the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized.

The Lignos Folklore Museum in Fira is perfect for family holidays, with examples of ancient crafts and traditional dress and guided tours available.

Gain an insight into the ancient culture and contemporary folklore, amidst a backdrop of astounding scenery, and see at first hand the native wildlife of Sri Lanka with a luxury safari camp stay in a national park.

These awe - inspiring landscapes are punctuated by ancient castles and remarkably - preserved medieval villages in many of which traditional folklore, crafts and customs are still maintained.

In this islands» capital, you'll find the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, the Lignos Folklore Museum and many more opportunities for inquisitive minds to learn about the islands» ancient history.

In ancient Sardinian folklore «janas» were pretty, fairy - like creatures who lived in caves carved into the island's rock (known as «domus de janas»In ancient Sardinian folklore «janas» were pretty, fairy - like creatures who lived in caves carved into the island's rock (known as «domus de janas»in caves carved into the island's rock (known as «domus de janas»).

Set in ancient Japan where creatures of myth and folklore are real, World of Demons puts you in the role of the wandering samurai Onimaru, who must eliminate a powerful demon king that has invaded the land.

Also Okami, the one based on Japanese ancient folklore where you play as the Sun God in the form of a wolf and it looks like Japanese brush painting.

Although suffering a series of career setbacks in the 70s and early 80s, she followed her husband's advice and returned to myths and ancient folklore.

Their ability to blur and subvert the lines between fine art and craft, decoration and abstraction, folklore and history, hand - made and processed, and the ancient and post-modern, results in a highly unique, inimitable and fascinating body of work.

The artists in this invitational group exhibition examine the genres of traditional maritime and marine art using ship portraiture, seascapes, novels, folklore and ancient myths about the sea as inspiration.

Delving into our fascination with super heroes and monsters in contemporary pop culture, We Could Be Heroes will examine the relationship between today's super heroes and the ancient quests of mythological and religious heroes against villainous monsters in recorded history and folklore.