Fantasy With a Hint of Asian Spices
Introduction Tales of the fantastic have always been intertwined with faith religion. No doubt the genesis story in the Bible and the origins of the universe in mythologies of ancient times have inspired many a writer to come up with belief systems for the peoples of their world(s). Early fantasy writers such as Tolkien and […]
Read More Religion and fantasyThe original lyrics of Misty Mountains, from The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien Far over the misty mountains coldTo dungeons deep and caverns oldWe must away ere break of dayTo seek the pale enchanted gold. The dwarves of yore made mighty spells,While hammers fell like ringing bellsIn places deep, where dark things sleep,In hollow […]
Read More Tolkien Reading DayThe troll hefts its makeshift club and advances cautiously towards the glowing blue figure. He roars a challenge at the strange creature to show his dominance. But the blue figure is uncowed. She just smiles as she hovers above the ground and raises a single hand. The earth rumbles in response. In my last post, […]
Read More Clash of MythologiesAn interesting piece by children’s author Katherine Rundell on recapturing some of the wonder of childhood through children’s fiction. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230711-why-adults-should-read-childrens-books
Read More BBC: Why adults should read children’s booksMy rating: 2 of 5 stars A ranger sets out to slow down the approach of an invading army, using his bush-craft skills and knowledge of lore, in the hopes of giving his countrymen time to prepare the defences. Lanrik has been tasked with illustrating the value of the Raithlin, an elite group of rangers […]
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