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Adventures of Sword and Sorcery Magazine
This is about the fantasy fiction magazine Adventures of Sword and Sorcery.
adventures of sword and sorcery • fantasy • fiction • reviews • magazine
This is about the fantasy fiction magazine Adventures of Sword and Sorcery.
adventures of sword and sorcery • fantasy • fiction • reviews • magazine
Sword and Sorcery (Heroic Fantasy)
This is about the subgenre of Sword and Sorcery (Heroic Fantasy).
sword and sorcery • heroic fantasy • subgenres
This is about the subgenre of Sword and Sorcery (Heroic Fantasy).
sword and sorcery • heroic fantasy • subgenres
A Witch Cake Baked in Salem
Tituba, the Indian slave belonging to Samuel Parris, bakes a witch cake using the urine of two bewitched girls. It is then fed to the family dog.
salem witch trials • witch cake • parris • abigail williams • bewitched
Tituba, the Indian slave belonging to Samuel Parris, bakes a witch cake using the urine of two bewitched girls. It is then fed to the family dog.
salem witch trials • witch cake • parris • abigail williams • bewitched
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
This is not the first sword and sorcery mmorpg , but it is the first to be based on the works of a specific author and a film that has a cult following.
age of conan hyborian adventures • age of conan • conan the barbarian • robert howard • sword and sorcery
This is not the first sword and sorcery mmorpg , but it is the first to be based on the works of a specific author and a film that has a cult following.
age of conan hyborian adventures • age of conan • conan the barbarian • robert howard • sword and sorcery
Double Enchantment
Marie Brennan talked to Suite 101 about dopplegangers, folklore, and the art of writing fiction.
twin • twins • doppelganger • doppleganger • magic
Marie Brennan talked to Suite 101 about dopplegangers, folklore, and the art of writing fiction.
twin • twins • doppelganger • doppleganger • magic
In Exile by Joanne Hall
Owing more to Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar than to Tolkein's Lord of the Rings, the sequel to the EPPIE-Award nominated Hierath is more assured than its predecessor.
joanne hall • hierath • in exile • fritz leiber • lankhmar
Owing more to Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar than to Tolkein's Lord of the Rings, the sequel to the EPPIE-Award nominated Hierath is more assured than its predecessor.
joanne hall • hierath • in exile • fritz leiber • lankhmar
Kryptic Tales of Middle-earth
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
Neonatal Tetanus in Rural Bolivia
A lack of medical infrastructure is the key problem, but nonindigenous doctors often fail to associate with the cultural symbols and worldviews of patients.
neonatal tetanus vaccination • nenatal tetanus vaccine • healthcare rural bolivia • infant morality bolivia • traditional medicine bolivia
A lack of medical infrastructure is the key problem, but nonindigenous doctors often fail to associate with the cultural symbols and worldviews of patients.
neonatal tetanus vaccination • nenatal tetanus vaccine • healthcare rural bolivia • infant morality bolivia • traditional medicine bolivia
Samuel Parris Points First Finger
Parris points the way towards the Salem Witch Hunt by blasting Tituba, Mary Sibley, and others for baking a witch cake.
salem witch trials • witch cake • parris • abigail williams • bewitched
Parris points the way towards the Salem Witch Hunt by blasting Tituba, Mary Sibley, and others for baking a witch cake.
salem witch trials • witch cake • parris • abigail williams • bewitched
The Atharva Veda
The Atharva Veda is an amalgamation of the primitive religion that predated Vedic thought and the philosophy of the earlier Riga, Yajur and Sama Vedas.
atharva • veda • riga • yajur • sama
The Atharva Veda is an amalgamation of the primitive religion that predated Vedic thought and the philosophy of the earlier Riga, Yajur and Sama Vedas.
atharva • veda • riga • yajur • sama
The Salem Bewitchings Begin
Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams begin having violent fits. A doctor declares that they have been bewitched.
salem witch trials • parris • abigail williams • bewitched • fortune telling
Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams begin having violent fits. A doctor declares that they have been bewitched.
salem witch trials • parris • abigail williams • bewitched • fortune telling
Witch-Hunts: A Thing of the Past?
We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.
witch-hunt • africa • south-african witches • male witches • witch burning
We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.
witch-hunt • africa • south-african witches • male witches • witch burning
Nine Princes in Amber
Roger Zelazny's classic fantasy series was the first to bridge the gap between classics like Lord of the Rings and Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar, and the 1960s counter-culture.
nine princes in amber • roger zelazny • lord of the rings • fritz leiber • lankhmar
Roger Zelazny's classic fantasy series was the first to bridge the gap between classics like Lord of the Rings and Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar, and the 1960s counter-culture.
nine princes in amber • roger zelazny • lord of the rings • fritz leiber • lankhmar
Conan the Cimmerian by Robert E. Howard
Conan the Cimmerian, created by Robert E. Howard, embodies the very essence of the stranger in a strange land. Yet he is a reflection of the foreigner in all of us.
conan the cimmerian • robert e. howard • sword and sorcery • fantasy literature • alterity
Conan the Cimmerian, created by Robert E. Howard, embodies the very essence of the stranger in a strange land. Yet he is a reflection of the foreigner in all of us.
conan the cimmerian • robert e. howard • sword and sorcery • fantasy literature • alterity
Halloween Special Part II
Halloween Special Part II, a one shot horror adventure, and a couple of craft projects to jump start your night.
war • adventure • gamers • gaming • dice
Halloween Special Part II, a one shot horror adventure, and a couple of craft projects to jump start your night.
war • adventure • gamers • gaming • dice
Herstory Heroines and Villaineses
Women in mythology as pratagonists and antagonists.
war • adventure gamers • gaming • dice • role play
Women in mythology as pratagonists and antagonists.
war • adventure gamers • gaming • dice • role play
Katuyausi
My examination of some aspects of the folklore of the Trobriand Islanders is largely based on the workd of Bronislaw Malinowski.
taboos • sexual taboos • chastity • bronsilway malinowski • trobriand islands
My examination of some aspects of the folklore of the Trobriand Islanders is largely based on the workd of Bronislaw Malinowski.
taboos • sexual taboos • chastity • bronsilway malinowski • trobriand islands
Valor and Pride Review
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valor and pride • game • rpg • pbem • game master
w of the play by email <a href="http://www.geocities.com/valor_and_pride/pages/main.html>Valor And Pride</a> ,Review of the play by email <a href="http://www.geocities.com/valor_and_pride/pages/main.html>Valor And Pride</a>
valor and pride • game • rpg • pbem • game master
Multicultural Reading for Young Adults
Some innovative fantasy novels incorporate world views from non-Western cultures, both past and present.
juvenile multicultural literature • juvenile fantasy literature • books about dragons • books about magic • international young adult books
Some innovative fantasy novels incorporate world views from non-Western cultures, both past and present.
juvenile multicultural literature • juvenile fantasy literature • books about dragons • books about magic • international young adult books
Sega's Phantasy Star a Trendsetter
When Sega released the first Phantasy Star game (beating Final Fantasy's release by a few days) they not only published a new type of game but started a trend.
sega phantasy star • oldest console role playing game • oldest role playing game • final fantasy • phnatasy star story line
When Sega released the first Phantasy Star game (beating Final Fantasy's release by a few days) they not only published a new type of game but started a trend.
sega phantasy star • oldest console role playing game • oldest role playing game • final fantasy • phnatasy star story line
The Maori
This is an article about the Maori. The Maori were the earliest inhabitants of New Zealands. This article outlines their culture, social structure and the influence of the European colonizers.
maori • indigeneous people • new zealand • settlers • early
This is an article about the Maori. The Maori were the earliest inhabitants of New Zealands. This article outlines their culture, social structure and the influence of the European colonizers.
maori • indigeneous people • new zealand • settlers • early
Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
The Facts About Flax
Nutritionists have long touted the benefits of including Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, especially for those suffering with - and seeking relief from - inflammatory diseases. But most don't know this essential nutrient exists in the herb world...here's the Facts on Flax!
flax • linseed • inflammation • inflammatory • anti-inflammatory
Nutritionists have long touted the benefits of including Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, especially for those suffering with - and seeking relief from - inflammatory diseases. But most don't know this essential nutrient exists in the herb world...here's the Facts on Flax!
flax • linseed • inflammation • inflammatory • anti-inflammatory
BCI releases New He-Man cartoon
BCI Eclipse will release a 6-DVD box set of The New Adventures of He-Man Volume 1. Set will contain the first 33 episodes of the 1990 spin-off series.
the new adventures of he-man volume 1 • dvd • box set • animation • tv show
BCI Eclipse will release a 6-DVD box set of The New Adventures of He-Man Volume 1. Set will contain the first 33 episodes of the 1990 spin-off series.
the new adventures of he-man volume 1 • dvd • box set • animation • tv show
Yanomami III
Third of three articles on the Yanomami. This articles discusses some of the ethical questions facing Anthropologists and western cultures on the preservation of Yanomami culture.
yanomami • consumerism • kopenawa • funai • culture
Third of three articles on the Yanomami. This articles discusses some of the ethical questions facing Anthropologists and western cultures on the preservation of Yanomami culture.
yanomami • consumerism • kopenawa • funai • culture
Much ado about Arwen: Elven Princess
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
Cartagena de Indias
Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike
cartagena • cuidad vieja • gabriel garcia marquez • bocagrande • drake
Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike
cartagena • cuidad vieja • gabriel garcia marquez • bocagrande • drake
Cult Film Review – Ralph Bakshi's "Wizards"
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
German Pagan Roots of May Day Trads
This was one of the greatest of the Germanic Pagan festivals, later becoming associated with St. Walpurga. This is the root of some modern Christian traditions.
pagan • walpurgisnacht • witches • st. walpurga • christian
This was one of the greatest of the Germanic Pagan festivals, later becoming associated with St. Walpurga. This is the root of some modern Christian traditions.
pagan • walpurgisnacht • witches • st. walpurga • christian
Hierath by Jo Hall
An epic new fantasy trilogy that looks set to extend beyond the original three books in the same way as Terry Pratchett's Discworld and Raymond E. Feist's Riftwar Saga
hierath • joanne hall • epic fantasy • eppie award • terry pratchett
An epic new fantasy trilogy that looks set to extend beyond the original three books in the same way as Terry Pratchett's Discworld and Raymond E. Feist's Riftwar Saga
hierath • joanne hall • epic fantasy • eppie award • terry pratchett
How to Judge a Book by its Cover
Pick and choose books with just a glance at the cover. Everything you need to make a considered decision is right there.
how to chose a book • choose a novel by title • cover art on books • easy ways to buy books • reviews
Pick and choose books with just a glance at the cover. Everything you need to make a considered decision is right there.
how to chose a book • choose a novel by title • cover art on books • easy ways to buy books • reviews
Lord Dunsany
This week's article is about classic fantasy author Lord Dunsany.
lord dunsany • edward john moreton drax plunkett • fantasy fiction writer • the king of elfland's daughter • the charwoman's shadow
This week's article is about classic fantasy author Lord Dunsany.
lord dunsany • edward john moreton drax plunkett • fantasy fiction writer • the king of elfland's daughter • the charwoman's shadow
The Church, a Witch, Sex and Satan
The Christian concept of "evil" has for long been synonymous with sexual desire and the rejection of women in general and women's sexuality in particular.
witches • wicca • pagan • sex • satan
The Christian concept of "evil" has for long been synonymous with sexual desire and the rejection of women in general and women's sexuality in particular.
witches • wicca • pagan • sex • satan
The Knights Templar
The Templars were famous long before Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" cast them as goddess-worshipping protectors of the secret of the Grail. But who were they?
templar • templer • templier • templarios • temple
The Templars were famous long before Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" cast them as goddess-worshipping protectors of the secret of the Grail. But who were they?
templar • templer • templier • templarios • temple
The Mysteries of John Bellairs
For over 25 years, John Bellairs wrote best selling mystery novels for young adults. Following his death in 1991, Brad Strickland now writes this gripping series.
john bellairs • gothic novels young adults • mystery books tales • stories of horror • brad strickland
For over 25 years, John Bellairs wrote best selling mystery novels for young adults. Following his death in 1991, Brad Strickland now writes this gripping series.
john bellairs • gothic novels young adults • mystery books tales • stories of horror • brad strickland
The Trial of the Templars
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
templars • templar • templer • templarios • templier
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
templars • templar • templer • templarios • templier
The Wizard of Oz on Radio
L. Frank Baum's Oz books have been adapted multiple times for radio. The most famous was a 1930s serial adaptation sponsored by Jell-O.
wizard of oz • wizard of oz on radio • jell-o wizard of oz • topsy turvy time • great wishy woz
L. Frank Baum's Oz books have been adapted multiple times for radio. The most famous was a 1930s serial adaptation sponsored by Jell-O.
wizard of oz • wizard of oz on radio • jell-o wizard of oz • topsy turvy time • great wishy woz
Are Horoscopes Okay for Christians?
Horoscopes are very popular and are read by millions daily. But is reading the horoscopes something that Christians should be doing?
are horoscopes okay for christians • what the bible says about astrology • horoscopes and christians • astrology and christians • movement of the stars
Horoscopes are very popular and are read by millions daily. But is reading the horoscopes something that Christians should be doing?
are horoscopes okay for christians • what the bible says about astrology • horoscopes and christians • astrology and christians • movement of the stars
Astrology and God's Word
Astrology entices people by offering a glimpse into the future for a price. Should Christians accept the offer? At what price? What does the Bible say about astrology?
what does the bible say about astrology • does astrology work • is astrology bad • god and horoscopes • belief in astrology
Astrology entices people by offering a glimpse into the future for a price. Should Christians accept the offer? At what price? What does the Bible say about astrology?
what does the bible say about astrology • does astrology work • is astrology bad • god and horoscopes • belief in astrology
Defending Anne Boleyn.
April, 1536. The English weather is warmer than one would expect for the end of Autumn, but at the court of Henry VIII the atmosphere is icy. Black clouds darken the destiny of Anne Boleyn. Very soon the beginning of May will see Anne's arrest...I say here a few words in her defense.
anne boleyn • catherin aragon • henry viii • tudors • tudor period
April, 1536. The English weather is warmer than one would expect for the end of Autumn, but at the court of Henry VIII the atmosphere is icy. Black clouds darken the destiny of Anne Boleyn. Very soon the beginning of May will see Anne's arrest...I say here a few words in her defense.
anne boleyn • catherin aragon • henry viii • tudors • tudor period
DVD Peeks: Star Ocean, Tenjho Tenge, Ultramaniac
Information on anime DVD releases Star Ocean EX: Dragon's Teeth, Tenjho Tenge: Round One, and Ultramaniac: Magical Girl.
Information on anime DVD releases Star Ocean EX: Dragon's Teeth, Tenjho Tenge: Round One, and Ultramaniac: Magical Girl.
Electronic Arts Cancels TSO
After 5 years Electronic Arts cancels The Sims Online (TSO), only months after giving it a new name and changing it to a free service.
electronic arts cancels tso • ea-land sunsets • ea-land • tso • the sims online
After 5 years Electronic Arts cancels The Sims Online (TSO), only months after giving it a new name and changing it to a free service.
electronic arts cancels tso • ea-land sunsets • ea-land • tso • the sims online
Fritz Leiber 1910-92: A Profile
J.K. Rowling's sold more books; Stephen King and Ray Bradbury have literary respectability; Isaac Asimov wrote SF, but is Fritz Leiber the greatest writer of them all?
fritz leiber • j.k. rowling • stephen kind • ray bradbury • isaac asimov
J.K. Rowling's sold more books; Stephen King and Ray Bradbury have literary respectability; Isaac Asimov wrote SF, but is Fritz Leiber the greatest writer of them all?
fritz leiber • j.k. rowling • stephen kind • ray bradbury • isaac asimov
Introduction to John Dee
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
john dee • edward kelley • enochian • queen elizabeth • elizabethan
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
john dee • edward kelley • enochian • queen elizabeth • elizabethan
Legends of Lunar Lapines
folktales and beliefs about rabbits and their connection with the moon
folklore • legends • rabbits • hares • bunnies
folktales and beliefs about rabbits and their connection with the moon
folklore • legends • rabbits • hares • bunnies
Mature Themes in Fantasy
A discussion of how contemporary writers' use of mature themes like politics, sex, military strategy and crime has helped evolve and foster new sub-genres in Fantasy
fantasy genre • mature themes • adult • new • diversity
A discussion of how contemporary writers' use of mature themes like politics, sex, military strategy and crime has helped evolve and foster new sub-genres in Fantasy
fantasy genre • mature themes • adult • new • diversity
Movie Review: Beowulf
Beowulf all sound and fury, with a subtly satiric sting, but Robert Zemeckis' motion capture doesn't do Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman's script justice. 7/10
paramount • beowulf • robert zemeckis • neil gaiman • roger avary
Beowulf all sound and fury, with a subtly satiric sting, but Robert Zemeckis' motion capture doesn't do Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman's script justice. 7/10
paramount • beowulf • robert zemeckis • neil gaiman • roger avary
Owl - Pagan Symbol of Wisdom
Most Pagans believed Owl imparted the ability to see through deception and bestowed psychic awareness. Others believed she was an omen of misfortune and death.
owl • pagan symbol of wisdom • owl: deception • omen of misfortune • death omen
Most Pagans believed Owl imparted the ability to see through deception and bestowed psychic awareness. Others believed she was an omen of misfortune and death.
owl • pagan symbol of wisdom • owl: deception • omen of misfortune • death omen
Poison and Catholicism
A look at the poison plots in Renaissance revenge drama shows their involvement with anti-Catholic thought.
revenge tragedy • revenge drama • catholicism • anti-catholicism • the white devil
A look at the poison plots in Renaissance revenge drama shows their involvement with anti-Catholic thought.
revenge tragedy • revenge drama • catholicism • anti-catholicism • the white devil
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