Sentences with phrase «of folk legend»

He is also a performing songwriter and for 20 years was a frequent accompanist of folk legend Pete Seeger.

[11] Such a work of art was to be the clearest and most profound expression of folk legend, though abstracted from its nationalist particulars to a universal humanist fable.

The cartoony appearance might throw you off, but there's no shortage of violence in this retelling of a folk legend's homegrown rebellion.

He is also a performing songwriter and for 20 years was a frequent accompanist of folk legend Pete Seeger.

Although the vivid details of this story give it a ring of plausibility, there may be elements of folk legend in it that attached to it before it came into Mark's hands.

Scott, it is readily possible to argue that Jesus didn't exist but is, in fact, an amalgam of folk legends and myths assembled long after the fact and after all the eyewitnesses were dead, much like the legend of King Arthur or the American myth of Paul Bunyan.

After film makers protest, U.S. court frees «We Shall Overcome,» enshrining anthem in public domain and out of grip of folk legends» claims

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The settled conditions necessary for the writing of sober history are altogether absent; yet the facts imprint themselves deeply upon folk - memory, and are handed down in the characteristic form of heroic legends.

The sources of the folk - lore and the basis of al - Tabari «s account is perhaps to be found in the epic of Gilgamesh, the Alexander Romance and Jewish legend of Elijah.

Even a more moderate historian — one who suspects that the biblical account of Solomon's reign is based on folk tales and legends that circulated more than a half millennium after the real Solomon lived, yet is open to the possibility that these folk tales and legends hark back to a historical figure — may have reservations about crediting this legendary Solomon with the fortifications and gates at Hazor, Gezer and Megiddo.

They appear in many parts of the world in folk tales, legends, and myths, as well as in the dreams and fantasies of individuals.

I believe the carry on of some supporters last season and season before are to blame some here were looking for loses just so they can prove a point to me they are not Arsenal at all some have been even worse they embarrassed Arsenal in away grounds what a bunch of red necks I am frustrated at Mr Wenger but I will always respect him he is a legend I would love to see the academy win their tier We don't seem to pick the right players as most of them do nt make it luckily this issue has been addressed Once again I need to emphasize the importance of being united behind the club and very vocal sometimes it so quite I am surprised that players have not fallen asleep and now with the new trend of empty seats I start to believe we are going into a self destruct we need to wake up and shake down the bad dust and stand up to be counted before it becomes to late Wishing Arsenal a Prosperous successful New Year Happy new year folks

Mikel Obi leaves and folks say he was a Chelsea legend because of the title medals he walks away with.

The books have even attracted the attention of folk singing legend Pete Seeger who wrote the forward to the last edition of The Christmas Star.»

[Abbate:] We are happily joined today by folk rock legend, and a personal favorite musician of mine, Jonathan Edwards.

Cross of the Dutchman is an action - adventure game based on the folk legend of «Grutte» Pier Gerlofs Donia.

JOHN HENRY (2000) U.S. Release Date: October 30, 2000 Director: Mark Henn Producer: Steven Keller Imaginatively told through words, music, and stylish visuals, «John Henry» celebrates the life and legend of a great American folk hero.

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas is another attempt by Jeffrey Katzenberg and the folks at DreamWorks to take a chunk out of the Disney dominance of the animated family film market.

In the game you play as Francis Vendetti, who struggles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination.

It was also the day they announced new games, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Metroid Prime Federation Force and a new title for the Zelda series, which isn't for the Wii U. That's right folks, coming fall 2015 (this very year), is a Four Swords successor (and theorised «remake»), the Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes, so let's talk about what we know about the game so far.

Newly priced games include Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Pikmin 3 and NES Remix Pack for Wii U; The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Yoshiâ $ ™ s New Island, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Mario Party: Island Tour for Nintendo 3DS; and Super Mario Galaxy 2, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Donkey Kong Country Returns and Super Mario All - Stars for Wii.

All of the celebrities get tributary write - ups by other starry folk: Oscar whisperer Harvey Weinstein honors film legend Redford; James Franco writes about Abramovic (OF COURSE HE DOES); Naomi Watts talks up Robin Wright who had her best year; and Jessica Chastain has the good sense to worship Megan Ellison.of the celebrities get tributary write - ups by other starry folk: Oscar whisperer Harvey Weinstein honors film legend Redford; James Franco writes about Abramovic (OF COURSE HE DOES); Naomi Watts talks up Robin Wright who had her best year; and Jessica Chastain has the good sense to worship Megan Ellison.OF COURSE HE DOES); Naomi Watts talks up Robin Wright who had her best year; and Jessica Chastain has the good sense to worship Megan Ellison...

However, now it seems like Steam Greenlight is where a lot of those up - and - coming folks are headed, and Cuve Games» Heroes & Legends: Conquerors of Kolhar is an example of a game that might just want to stick to the Flash Sites.

So, it sparked my interest when I thought: â $ ˜ I wonder what a collaboration with The Legend of Zelda would be like.â $ ™ Shortly afterwards, Miyamoto told me, â $ ˜ The folks at Tecmo Koei are talking about a Zelda Musou.

In addition to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Manaka Kataoka has also had her hand in music composition for Animal Crossing: City Folk, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, and Wii Fit in recent years.

In my personal opinion, however, I found that - short of a few asides and in - jokes here and there - the film was perfectly «watchable» for someone unfamiliar with the myriad legends and folk tales of the tanuki that exist in Japan.

Murray Lerner's documentary chronicles all three of Dylan's Newport performances, including the controversial 1965 malaise when the pioneering folk legend shifted gears into electric.

Every superstition, old wives tale, piece of folk lore, urban legend is our mythology.

Folks throw a lot of well - deserved flak at the Dynasty Warriors franchise, so they've decided to up their game by naming the newest title Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends, available on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and the PS Vita March 25th in the US, and April 4th in the UK.

Combining a documentary on the flooding of the Mekong Delta with a subtly suggested vampire story, the film fits into Weerasethakul's preoccupation with mysticism, folk - legends and reincarnation, but it is (self - consciously) merely a sketch outline of a more ambitious work, and the screening was marred by the omnipresence of an irritating guitar refrain provided by a friend of the filmmaker (although apparently problems with the sound mix were at least partly to blame for this).

Information and questions of the Devnarayan Ki Phad, cloth paintings which depict the legend of Devnarayan, a medieval hero venerated as a folk - deity and worshipped as an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu.

It includes e-text of children's literature that is in the public domain including Nursery Rhymes, Fables, Folk Tales, Myths, Legends and Hero Stories, Literary Fairy Tales, Bible Stories, Nature Stories, Biography, History, Fiction, Poetry, Storytelling, Games, and Craft Activities.

What we said: «Famous actors and racing legends mingle and laugh with common folk in complete anonymity, as everyone is dressed in traditional outfits from simpler times of the last century.

folks about The Legend of Lady MacLaoch — this was my first «live» interview and glad it was you that hosted it!

Scottish legends, magical abilities and budding romance interweave in this quiet, introspective novel, told in the form of entries in Corinna's journal - like Folk Record.

Naomi Novik, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Temeraire novels, introduces a bold new world rooted in folk stories and legends, as elemental as a Grimm fairy tale.

Whitehead conducts an inventive, funny, and bittersweet inquiry into the significance of folk hero John Henry by paralleling the legend of the steel - driving man who took on the Industrial Revolution with the story of a cynical black writer, who pits himself against the Information Age.

The legend thus combines features characteristic of traditional folk - literature with others derived ultimately from the Bible and the panegyric oratory of the later Roman Empire, as mediated by the pattern works of Christian hagiography, Athanasius» Life of Antony (before 373) and Sulpicius Severus» Life of Martin.

«Anything can happen in the dark...» After Midnight is a collection of gothic short stories based on the folk legends and cautionary tales of the unknown that were collected in Britain by missing author Sidney Wainwright.

Outback Airtours provide the opportunity for city and regional folk to view and become a part of the amazing outback legend.

Incidentally, shark and octopus will not feature on too many menus here since local legend has it that an Octopus God once brokered a deal with the Shark God to protect the good folk of Kadavu from shark attack, a protection they continue to believe they enjoy.

Songbringer comes from humble folks — inspired by the top down days of Legend of Zelda — and is shaping up to be a memorable classic.

It was also the day they announced new games, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Metroid Prime Federation Force and a new title for the Zelda series, which isn't for the Wii U. That's right folks, coming fall 2015 (this very year), is a Four Swords successor (and theorised «remake»), the Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes, so let's talk about what we know about the game so far.

It's being developed by a group of folks who brought you games like The Walking Dead: Season 1, Brutal Legend, Bioshock II, The Cave and Mark of the Ninja.

In addition to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Manaka Kataoka has also had her hand in music composition for Animal Crossing: City Folk, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, and Wii Fit in recent years.

This folking awesome 8 - bit themed Legend of Zelda jumper is 40 % off at the Nintendo Store, and with Christmas just round the corner, it's worth grabbing this Nintendo merchandise as soon as you can!

Shikashi tells Link a story about the Legend of the Shadow Folk, the Sheikahs who swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and protected the Royal Family of Hyrule.

It's a game that has obviously had a lot of thought put into making it feel authentic to the Tarahumara beliefs and ideals and you can see the incredible effort that has been made to bring the North Mexican folk tales, myths and legends to life.

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You'll most likely hear those two titles as answers from many folks when the question, «What's your favorite The Legend of Zelda game?»