folklore
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Terrifying Water Monsters Test A Young Mystic’s Powers In This Exclusive Excerpt From Epic Fantasy Scarlet Odyssey
After his village is attacked by a powerful witch, a young man embarks on a mission to awaken his own magical gifts to help save his people. That’s the set-up for Scarlet Odyssey, the debut novel from Zimbabwe-born, South Africa-based C.T. Rwizi, who draws on African myths and legends to spin his epic fantasy.
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The Jim Henson Company And Neil Gaiman Are Bringing Back The Storyteller
The myths and legends of days gone by are coming back for a new generation. Fremantle and the Jim Henson Company have announced that they are teaming up with Neil Gaiman to bring back The Storyteller — an anthology series that brings classic folktales to life with puppets.
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13 Horror And Fantasy Movies And TV Shows Inspired By Urban Legends
Eerie entertainment frequently takes inspiration from urban legends, with good reason – nothing’s scarier than a fantastical tale that still feels like it just might be true. TV shows like The X-Files and Supernatural have made liberal use of contemporary folklore over the years, and plenty of feature films have been made in the same…