Mythology & Folklore - February 2007

I was in a debate with a stranger about greek mythology, and at one point, he said something that wasn't part of the lore, so I explained to him that it wasn't, and somehow used the word "canon" or "canonical" in the sentence. Then, he looked at me weird and exclaimed that we weren't talking about the bible, as an effort to make me look idiotic. My response was that I meant to use the word "canon" with the meaning of "belonging to a story", as in "Eventhough sirens were greek icons, mermaids were not considered canon" (I'm out of examples people, bare with me.)

I've always heard the word "canon" and/or "canonical" being used for almost all types of stories wether it be a comic book or a religous bible. Did I inappropriately misuse the word "canon" by referring to a non-biblical subject?

2007-02-15 15:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by NereidoftheBlue 2

Hey all, I'm taking a college course on mythology and legends and was wondering what urban legends freaked you out (either as a child or as an adult). Since all myths and legends vary from telling to telling, please describe how the legend was told to you....thanks for your time!

2007-02-15 15:35:13 · 6 answers · asked by DM 2

Anybody who's ever gotten comic books knows that the first appearance of a character or a good story arc are very important to keep. Then tragedy happens, you lost the book. In my case I remember having Avengers Annual #10(first appearance of Rogue), Uncanny X-Men #137(death of Phoenix), and The New Teen Titans #1(first appearances of Cyborg, Raven, and Starfire). One day my mother threw them out. I never saw them again. That's my "lost 'em" story, what's yours?

2007-02-15 15:15:26 · 4 answers · asked by dr 7 5

Will the film 300 be 300/23 times better than the film 23?

Who knows only yahoo answerers will know the true...

Will yahoo answers only get 23/300 times the income from this film for promoting it?

Only you can answer this strange emgina!

2007-02-15 15:06:06 · 1 answers · asked by Mr Hex Vision 7

2007-02-15 15:03:54 · 14 answers · asked by lsh.dixie 2

Did they predict the world will end on Dec 21 or Dec 23 2012 because I have heard both ways.

2007-02-15 14:50:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 14:39:03 · 9 answers · asked by sdj_0000007 1

2007-02-15 14:30:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2 year old nephew gets spooked by things that only he happens to see in his home. He sees an old man in a corner of a room, and he only sees him in the same exact spot. He also sees a cow (yes, a cow) in my sister-in-laws bedroom. Again, in the same spot. I guess there was a hobby farm in that location many years ago. Has anyone ever heard of this phenomena? My sister-in-law is beginning to get freaked out by this as my nephew is pretty insistant that these things are there.

2007-02-15 14:21:19 · 14 answers · asked by carl b 1

Why is it said that vampires have the urge to count everything, grains of sand to grains of rice..etc?

2007-02-15 14:09:58 · 14 answers · asked by gamereaper3 3

2007-02-15 13:58:44 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

i personally love it, but a lot of people i know have no idea what it is or they think its stupid. i'm Aquarius. a book that i have says that aquarius is the sign OF astrology. so, i think that's why i take to it so eagerly. it's not like i'm obsessed or anything, i just think it's interesting. and i know that horoscope things in the newspaper and magazines and stuff are just for FUN.

2007-02-15 13:55:37 · 4 answers · asked by ebee 2

2007-02-15 13:54:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 13:50:29 · 3 answers · asked by Steve R 2

im just curious what got you into witchcraft and what it entails.i expect some daft answers as well but try to be funny.

2007-02-15 13:48:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe telekinesis is possible? if so how is it done and how can someone learn it?

2007-02-15 13:46:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi, i read a comment on youtube that read exactly so:
"in 1935 a girl got killed and i said goi nih tisa befor she got killed if u dont re type this she will come to ur room and stare at u till u fall asleep",
problem is, theres a glitch in youtube and it wont let me repost. should i be scared for tonight?

2007-02-15 13:44:32 · 15 answers · asked by John Frusciante 1

e.g I yawned while sitting on the couch in the living room and right after that my dad yawned and he was in the shower?! coincidence i think not. this yawn stuff happen all the time. any explinations?

2007-02-15 13:40:30 · 6 answers · asked by trphuong 1

2007-02-15 13:18:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 12:47:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

You've probably received one. It says how we are all getting older compared to the new generation. It goes on to say that the new generations have never lived in a world without AIDS, never sang "We Are the World," etc. I'm curious about this. Does it have a particular name? Its history, etc. Anything you can contribute. Thank you.

2007-02-15 12:42:05 · 3 answers · asked by Tino 1

I need to know a tale or story about Hera for a project and I was wondering if anybody knew a story or tale about her.

2007-02-15 12:40:23 · 7 answers · asked by Ms. BLONDE 2

I need to know a tale or story about Hera for a project and I was wondering if anybody knew a story or tale about her.

2007-02-15 12:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by Ms. BLONDE 2

it was more of a cult type thing or something..
when i say he was in it i don't mean he was in it like an actor...
not a club but similar i think it has the word divine in it

it was aslo in the Da vinci code, i think just the book but maybe the movie too?

2007-02-15 12:32:55 · 4 answers · asked by jjcrisp310 2

Or if not reborn, what do you think they meant by it

2007-02-15 12:14:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 12:08:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 11:46:56 · 5 answers · asked by Right Here Waiting. 2

I have been reading Tarot cards for about two years now and still am not comfortable with using reversals in my readings. Are they really necessary or can I just use up rights only? Are the readings just as strong with out reversals? What are your opinions? Any tips on making the meanings easier with reversals? I am not the type of reader who only uses the traditional meanings of the cards, I use them to compliment my own divination abilities.

2007-02-15 11:24:38 · 6 answers · asked by Praire Crone 7

Do fairies exist?

2007-02-15 11:12:02 · 16 answers · asked by puffycloud7 2

I have a stone statue that is said to be Guan yin except she has three heads with a buddha head on top of hers. An appraiser said someone just probably took the idea of guan yin and threw stuff together to make a statue. Is there such thing as a three headed guan yin? I really need your help. Anything would be great. Thank You

2007-02-15 11:09:13 · 3 answers · asked by Chardonnay 2