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Delano

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  1. No That's exactly what I meant my psychic friend.
  2. hmm my inter resting
  3. Or Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra.
  4. I used to have a lot of apocalyptic dreams. May have been aroubd the time of SALT 2.
  5. The C was short for Cynique. That's not comforting. Troy. Did you have the dream before yiu heard about the poles
  6. The light is increasing C. How will this effect GPS and communication, Troy.
  7. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-it-true-that-the-stren/
  8. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/12/trump-tweets-fbi-russia-new-york-times-james-comey
  9. Thanks Cynique. Welcome to the discussion Gibran.
  10. What about Black homosexuals?
  11. Or are their concerns covered predominantly by homosexual movements or groups? What about women. People with disabilities.
  12. I don't find this hard to understand
  13. Over trustfulness hurts the heart. Chinese proverb.
  14. My only point of disagreement 2019, will be different than 2018.
  15. I am not Sapphic. To be more precise although the statement is inaccurate.
  16. All the best
  17. I cant say i am not a lesbian.
  18. Troy i give up. You dont want an answer you want agreement.
  19. Well played you didn't seriously answer any question I posed to you Troy. Whats interesting is thise post are from peooke more knowledgeable than you. Okay going from neutral to nothing. You won.
  20. It wss an article I didn't write it, not enough typos.
  21. At a recent Black literary conference, a heterosexual Black women stated that to endorse lesbianism was the death of the our race. This positing reflects acute fright or a faulty reasoning, it ascribes false power to difference... This position supposes that if we don't eradicate lesbianism in the Black community, all Black women will become lesbians. It also presupposes that lesbians don't have children. Both suppositions are patently false. Audrey Lorde.
  22. https://www.newsweek.com/trump-golf-course-may-committed-immigration-crimes-1274608
  23. On the West Coast of Africa, the only Fon of the Dahomey still have 12 different kinds of marriage. One of them is known as, and ' giving the goat to the buck', where a woman of independent means marries another woman who them may or may not bear children, all of whom belong to the bloodline of the first woman. Audre Lorde
  24. The terms myth, folklore, legend, and fairy tale are often used interchangeably, leading to the misconception that they mean the same thing: fanciful tales. Although it's true that these terms may refer to bodies of writing that answer some of life's basic questions or present commentary on morality, each type presents a distinct reader experience. They've all stood the test of time, which speaks volumes about their ongoing hold on our imaginations. Myth A myth is a traditional story that may answer life's overarching questions, such as the origins of the world (the creation myth) or of a people. A myth can also be an attempt to explain mysteries, supernatural events, and cultural traditions. Sometimes sacred in nature, a myth can involve gods or other creatures. It presents reality in dramatic ways. Many cultures have their own versions of common myths that contain archetypal images and themes. One common myth that spans multiple cultures is that of a great flood. Myth criticism is used to analyze these threads in literature. A prominent name in myth criticism is that of literary critic, professor, and editor Northrop Frye. Folklore and Folktale Whereas myth has at its core the origins of a people and is often sacred, folklore is a collection of fictional tales about people or animals. Superstitions and unfounded beliefs are important elements in the folklore tradition. Both myths and folklore were originally circulated orally. Ad Humanities › Literature The Meaning of Myths, Folklore, Legends, and Fairy Tales They cannot all be lumped together as mere fanciful tales Share Flipboard Email Some of the world's earliest stories were deity myths. Clipart.com byEsther Lombardi Updated June 25, 2018 The terms myth, folklore, legend, and fairy tale are often used interchangeably, leading to the misconception that they mean the same thing: fanciful tales. Although it's true that these terms may refer to bodies of writing that answer some of life's basic questions or present commentary on morality, each type presents a distinct reader experience. They've all stood the test of time, which speaks volumes about their ongoing hold on our imaginations. Myth A myth is a traditional story that may answer life's overarching questions, such as the origins of the world (the creation myth) or of a people. A myth can also be an attempt to explain mysteries, supernatural events, and cultural traditions. Sometimes sacred in nature, a myth can involve gods or other creatures. It presents reality in dramatic ways. Many cultures have their own versions of common myths that contain archetypal images and themes. One common myth that spans multiple cultures is that of a great flood. Myth criticism is used to analyze these threads in literature. A prominent name in myth criticism is that of literary critic, professor, and editor Northrop Frye. Folklore and Folktale Whereas myth has at its core the origins of a people and is often sacred, folklore is a collection of fictional tales about people or animals. Superstitions and unfounded beliefs are important elements in the folklore tradition. Both myths and folklore were originally circulated orally. Folktales describe how a main character copes with the events of everyday life, and the tale may involve crisis or conflict. These stories may teach people how to cope with life (or dying) and also have themes common among cultures worldwide. The study of folklore is called folkloristics. Legend A legend is a story that's purported to be historical in nature but that is without substantiation. Prominent examples include King Arthur, Blackbeard, and Robin Hood. Where evidence of historical figures, such as King Richard, actually exists, figures such as King Arthur are legends due in large part to the many stories that have been created about them. Legend also refers to anything that inspires a body of stories or anything of lasting importance or fame. The story is handed down orally but continues to evolve with time. Much of early literature began as legend told and retold in epic poems that were passed down orally originally, then at some point written down. These include masterpieces such as the Greek Homeric Poems ("The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"), circa 800 BCE, to the French "Chanson de Roland," circa 1100 CE. Fairy Tale A fairy tale may involve fairies, giants, dragons, elves, goblins, dwarves, and other fanciful and fantastic forces. Although originally not written for children, in the most recent century, many old fairy tales have been "Disneyfied" to be less sinister and to appeal to kids. These stories have taken on lives of their own. In fact, many classic and contemporary books, such as "Cinderella," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Snow White," are based on fairy tales. But read the original Grimm brothers' fairy tales, for example, and you'll be surprised at the endings and how they differ from the versions that you may have grown up with. https://www.thoughtco.com/defining-terms-myth-folklore-legend-735039 Even cavemen grunted at a woman before dragging them away. I guess your words come out some other hole. The mind is the biggest sex organ is a secret that is safe with you. Part of a relationship is relating to the other person. The mouth and the ears are pretty useful. I would say buy a vow but you seem more like a hit and run type of guy.

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