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Bisclaveret
"Bisclavret" ("The Werewolf") is one of the twelve Lais of Marie de France written in the 12th century. Originally written in French, it tells the story of a werewolf who is trapped in lupine form by the treachery of his wife. The tale shares a common ancestry with the comparable '' Lay of Melion'', and is probably referenced in Sir Thomas Malory's ''Le Morte d'Arthur'' with the tale of Sir Marrok, who has a similar story. Background Marie de France claimed that she translated this lay, as well as the other eleven she wrote, from the Breton language, in which she claimed to have heard them performed. There have been many translations of her work into the English language, the translation noted below was done by Eugene Mason. Synopsis Bisclavret, a baron in Brittany who is well loved by the king, vanishes every week for three full days. No one in his household, not even his wife, knows where he goes. His wife finally begs him to tell her his secret and he explains that he is a wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shapeshifting
In mythology, folklore and speculative fiction, shape-shifting is the ability to physically transform oneself through an inherently superhuman ability, divine intervention, demonic manipulation, Magic (paranormal), sorcery, Incantation, spells or having inherited the ability. The idea of shape-shifting is in the oldest forms of totemism and shamanism, as well as the oldest existent literature and Epic poetry, epic poems such as the ''Epic of Gilgamesh'' and the ''Iliad''. The concept remains a common literary device in modern fantasy, children's literature and popular culture. Folklore and mythology Popular shape-shifting creatures in folklore are werewolf, werewolves and vampires (mostly of European, Canadians, Canadian, and Native Americans in the United States, Native American/early American origin), Ichchadhari naag and naagin (shape-shifting cobra), ichchadhari naag and ichchadhari naagin (shape-shifting cobras) of India, the huli jing of East Asia (including the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie De France 1
Marie may refer to: People Name * Marie (given name) * Marie (Japanese given name) * Marie (murder victim), girl who was killed in Florida after being pushed in front of a moving vehicle in 1973 * Marie (died 1759), an enslaved Cree person in Trois-Rivières, New France * ''Marie'', Biblical reference to Holy Mary, mother of Jesus * Marie Curie, scientist Surname * Jean Gabriel Marie (other) * Peter Marié (1826–1903), American socialite from New York City, philanthropist, and collector of rare books and miniatures * Rose Marie (1923–2017), American actress and singer * Teena Marie (1956–2010), American singer, songwriter, and producer Places * Marie, Alpes-Maritimes, commune of the Alpes-Maritimes department, France * Lake Marie, Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, Winchester Bay, Oregon, U.S. * Marie, Arkansas, U.S. * Marie, West Virginia, U.S. Art, entertainment, and media Music * "Marie" (Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys song), 1969 * "Marie" (Johnny Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allen French
Allen French (28 November 1870 –6 October 1946) was a historian and children's book author who did major research on the battles of Lexington, MA, Lexington and Concord, MA, Concord, during the American Revolutionary War. He was a founding member and president of the Thoreau Society. Biography Born in Boston, MA, Boston, French attended Harvard University for his undergraduate education. Several of his children's books were illustrated by painter Andrew Wyeth. Works Fiction *''Sir Marrok: A Tale of the Days of King Arthur'' (1902); New York: Century. *''At Plattsburg'' (1917), Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. *''The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow'' (1924), Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. *''The Red Keep: A story of Burgundy in Year 1165'' (19??) [1997], Warsaw, N.D.:Ignatius Press. *''The Lost Baron'' *''Heroes of Iceland'' *''The Story of Grettir the Strong'' *''The Colonials'' *''The Barrier'' *''Pelham and His Friend Tim'' Non-fiction *''The Siege of Boston'' (1911) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
