Myth-Folklore

Looking-Glass: Humpty Dumpty  First off I love the whole idea of "what she found in there" it's a deeper dive into Alice and Wonderland that I hadn't thought of before.   - when reading this... what a turn of events, Hummy Dumpty being so hateful. When you think of kids stories you think the characters would be nice and sweet unless they are the villain. 'Don't you think you'd be safer down on the ground?'  What a great point hah.  This is such an interesting story with such twist and turns of attitudes http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/looking-glass-humpty-dumpty.html Looking-Glass: Humpty Dumpty by Lewis Carroll (1871)   Humpty Dumpty  

Danesery Targeerean and Kraznys mo Nakloz's Unsullied Danesery Targeerean visited Kraznys mo Nakloz from Slaver's Bay. She  saw  Kraznys mo Nakloz  had eight thousand Unsullied from Astapor, and Danesery secretly freed 7,999 Unsullied. She just left one, Greyworm! In the morning, Kraznys mo Nakloz said, "I'm going to go count my Unsullied!" "Oh, you don't need to go," said Danesery. "I'll go count them for you." "Well," said Kraznys mo Nakloz, "show me each Unsullied up high so I can see them from here." Danesery went out to gate of Slaver's Bay and lifted up the one Unsullied so Kranznys mo Nakloz could see it. "One!" she said. Then he told the Greyworm to run back to the gate and come out again like the first time. "Two!" she said. And she did that until Kraznys mo Nakloz thought he had counted eight-thousands Unsullied. But it was Greyworm the whole time, the rest were on their way to freed...

I love sleep/nap stuff during the announcements. I have been struggling to sleep at night for the past couple of weeks. I have tried things like the 'Calm' app and melatonin but nothing has worked! I would describe myself as 'The Dolphin'                                                            The 4 Sleep Chronotypes                                                            

 Tacoomah and the Anansi's Eggs - once again i love stories like this, witty  - i did not think that the story would end the way it did. It is very creative mind to come up with a conniving ending like that.  - after reading the other tiny tales, the relationship between Tacoomah and Anansi is a little weird and it seems like they flip against each other often in odd ways.  - i try to think about how i can incorporate this into GOT characters  - i want to use characters i havent used in my pervious stories. (Joffery v Tyrion, Brann v Jamie, Arya v Hound/Walter Frey/ "Arya's list:  Joffrey,  Cersei , Walder Frey, Meryn Trant, Tywin Lannister, The Red Woman, Beric Dondarion, Thoros Of Myr, Illyan Paine, The Mountain" Biography: https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/08/tacoomah-and-anansis-eggs.html Author: Laura Gibbs                                  ...

  Week 8: Progress 1.  Looking back . Are you happy with your progress so far? I'm content.  What are you most proud of? All the stories I've written.  Do you have a good weekly routine? I try to but it always gets messed up with life getting in the way  What are the class assignments that you enjoy the most? Reading others stories  Are you using any of the extra credit options? Yes, Extra commenting  How have things gone in terms of developing your blog and building your website?  Wish they were better, but again i am content   2. Looking forward . Are there any changes you want to make for the second half of the semester? Get ahead!  Any pitfalls you want to avoid? Falling behind! Something new you want to try in your writing? Anything you want to change about your blog or your project website? Update is so it is more personalized.   3. Image Info

  Week 8: Comments and Feedback 1. Feedback in . I LOVE getting feedback from other students. It really helps me and gives me ideas on how to improve.   2. Feedback out . I feel I give good comments but am bad at given constructive criticism so that is something i could would on. Seeing what others are commenting on my post helps as well   3. Blog comments . It is getting to know people in a way. I feel like it's hard to really understand someone via an online platform.    4. Looking forward . Constructive criticism, give specific ideas on how they could make their story better.     5. Image Info.  So simply put but so true.   

 Week 8: Reading and Writing Overall, how well are the reading and writing assignments working for you? They're okay. Not my strong suit.  Are you happy with your blog? With your project website? If I'm being honest, I'm notthrilled and could use more work...  Are you satisfied with how the writing is going for your project? How about your story posts? Yes. Love my GOT theme. I have gotten a lot of great feedback from other students What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment(s) in your writing for this class?   Creating stories What has been your favorite reading so far? I like stories that have wit, so my favorite so far would have to be Anansi and the Tiger's Mango-Tree Are your reading notes helping you each week with your story post? Yes! This helps me get going brainstorming on what to write about.  Moving forward: I am trying so hard to stay on top of my assignments but it's very easy to get behind. This semester has been the busiest i've ever ...

Bronn and Jamie's Sword Made of Valyrian Steel Bronn of Blackwater and Jamie Lanster were traveling up to the North Kingdom to deliver a message from Casterly Rock. Bronn and Jamie have been long time friends so Jamie asked Bronn to make this delivery with him as he knew winter would be coming soon. Jamie recently inherited the most powerful sword in all of Westeros. This sword in known to only have three in existence as it is made with Valyrian Steel. Valyrian still is one of two things that can kill White Walkers. He kept this sword on his tided to his hip and was always watching behind his back. Dragonglass is the other only thing that will kill White Walkers. This sword was a sword many wanted.  "Will you give me your sword made of Valyrian Steal?" asked Bronn Jamie said no. "Can I buy it from you?"  Then Bronn said, "You know there's a big storm coming. A real big winter storm. You better drink some ale to keep warm. And I will join you!" ...

Anansi and Tiger's Mango Tree: https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/05/anansi-and-tigers-mango-tree.html - Laura Gibbs   - I could use this with Arya and her cunning characteristic - or Sansa, as she waits and becomes a powerful leader - Brienne of Tarth are her loyalty to the Starks, as she did anything to protect Sansa. Men underestimating her and her strength Tiny Tales of Anansi

Nashruddin and the Fish  - this could be a great tradition in to game of thrones of how dani is accepting of everyone - always puts the playing field at an even level. - i could specify on one of her group followers - work in more about how she is welcoming to everyone even those who once beat her.  Biography:  Nashrudding and the Fish  https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/04/a-talking-fish.html Fishy

The Wisdom of Jon Snow Tormund, fierce warrior and leader among the Wildlings and Mance Rayder, King Beyond the Wall, were having a drink out by the fire one night and the subject of Jon Snow came up. Specifically, they started aruging about whether Jon Snow would be worthy to join the Wildlings one day or not. "Jon Snow is a good man." said Tormund. "In fact, I would say that Jon Snow would make a great leader one day, better than the current prospects we have."  "What makes you say so?" asked Mance Rayder.  "Jon Snow comes from the North but gave his life for the Night's Watch, but here he is with one of our top warriors, Ygritte, I believe he would dedicated his life to the poeple of the Wildings if given the choice. In all the stories I have heard of Jon Snow, he has always another load in addition to what he carries. Most people, on the other hand, no matter how little the load they are caring, would never be eager to take on new obligation a...

Ramsey Bolton and Theon Greyjoy Everyday, Ramsey demanded his prisoner, Theon Greyjoy, go across the bridge and fetch dinner for Ramsey and his hound dogs. For over two years since his capture by the psychotic, bastard son, Ramsey Bolton, Theon had been beaten, abused and brainwashed to answer to the name of "Reek." After two years, Theon had enough, he had to find a way to get back home to his family, the Iron Islands. He put a plan together to lure Ramsey to a place no one would be able to hear him scream or come looking for him after Theon's plan was executed.    Once day, Theon finally gained the courage, he took his sweet time to get across the bridge.  When he returned, Ramsey shouted "Reek, why are you late?"  "I am sorry my lord," nervously said Theon. "I saw ghost of Robb Stark and I was frightened."  "Show me!" Ramsey commanded. "My hounds will follow as protection."  Theon took Ramsey and his hounds across the b...

 1. 'The Lion and the Rabbit' https://microfables.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-rabbit-and-angry-lion.html  I like this story because it comes with a lot of questions... - Why couldn't the lion go get his food himself? Did the rabbit set him up? That's what I think is implied but it's not written out clearly in the story. If so, why now? I'm sure this isn't the first time the lion has made these demands? - This continue into another whole story about what the rabbit did next. Was it a plan he thought of himself or all the animals thought of and the rabbit was the one to execute it? If I used this as part of my story, I would use Ramsey Bolton as the lion and Theon Greyjoy as the rabbit.  2. 'The Elephant-King and the Mice'  https://microfables.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-elephant-king-and-mice.html This story is so simple but so cute. Tells a story of kindness and helping others, no matter the size.  - I wonder why the written choose and Elephant and Mice ...

Part 1: DONE Part 2:  Week 1- 30 Weel 2- 24 Week 3: 30  Week 4- 30 (after this post) Total: 114 (goal is 117) Part 3:  Graphic: RBG  I was so sad to hear this devastated news. It doesn't matter what side of the political spectrum you are on, I hope we can all agree and respect the difference RBG has made in our society, especially for women's rights. She is an inspiration to all Carry On Video: Gurdeep Pandher of Yukon https://twitter.com/GurdeepPandher/status/1307390652423065600 I loved this video! I also love to see any time there is a 'cross-culture'. It reminds me that over all the bad, there is happiness and acceptance in our world.   

 What I want to get across to my readers... - Tell the story/multiple plots of Game as Thrones while incorporating into the stories of Aesop - Every story I want to write about different characters/plot  - Characters I would like to include: Jon Snow, Arya and Dani. Possibly Ceresi and Tyrion Story Style: Anthology of separate stories  Bibliography: Possible Story Source/Story:  1. The Fox and the Dragon https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-cows-prayers.html -  Dany vs. the world 2. The Lion's Army https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-lions-army.html - Dani's Army  3.  The Boy and the Teacher https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/06/a-boy-had-fallen-into-deep-river-and.html - Arya and Syrio Forel 

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The Lion in Love   Notetaking Strategies: Focus on Plot "How would this work in a Game of Thrones world?" The Lion could be Jon Snow and the daughter is Ygritte.  I would probably want to change the story to Jon is madly in love with the daughter of the King of the wildlings. Or not include the daughter part and just in love with Ygritte but can't be because she's a wildling, from the other side of the wall.  Jon agrees to do whatever it takes to be with her, if that is becoming a wildling or going to the other side of the wall.. etc.  Could talk about his struggle with the Night's Watch as they vow the be celibate and their life is at Castle Black with no distractions but to protect the wall...  The wall has been the dividing factor between the "Freefolk" and the seven kingdoms   Yrgritte who lived north of the wall, liked that she was a free women; strong, independent, who disparaged those who lives south of the wall. Unlike the other women jon ...

Cersei's Share  Cersei, Tyrion and Jamie Lannister were working together as brother and sisters to determine who got what of their father, Tywin Lannister's, estate. Their father's death was sudden and unexpected, so there was no will left behind nor is his wife in the picture any longer. So the siblings would divide it amongst themselves. He left behind expensive, handmade clothing, gold, an army, a castle, his title and authority and most importantly his Lightbringer, the sword of Azor Aha. This sword the most powerful sword in all the lands, it can kill a person and even a dragon.  Cersei divided Tywin's estate into four parts. "The first part is mine," she said "because I am the Queen. The second part goes to me as I am the oldest. Next, I will take the third part for myself because I was his favorite child. Finally you two may divide the fourth part as you please."  The forth part included nothing but his favorite coat he wore during the long wi...

 This reading is simple but describes a lot.  It describes how just because the lion is bigger means he is in charge, makes the rules and get what he wants. everyone else gets the 'forth piece' to share amongst each other.  " That is the lion's share: he pretends to share, but he takes it all for himself." Simply said but it says it all.  People can be fake on the outside, seem like they are for the team but at the end, they are just for themselves. As shown in this short story here. It is important that when all parties part-take equally, the reward should be divided equality, no matter how big or small players are.  Lion

Feedback Gallery:  https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/59823/external_tools/6248 I really enjoy reading past student's advice. Just like websites like 'Rate My Professor' I feel more confident in reading advice/suggestion etc. from students who were in my shoes, makes it more legitimate. Try Feedfoward instead of Feedback:  https://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/articles/try-feedforward-instead-feedback/   I loved this! I had never heard of 'Feedfoward' but it's a great way to give positive feedback without discouraging the writer.  7 Questions to Ask After Feedback