Science fiction is all around us. Fantasy fiction is just as widely known in today's world of entertainment. But what few readers of science fiction and fantasy realize is that these stories of wizards and starships have much older roots in the world of folklore. Cultures throughout the world share certain references. Every culture has heroes who must fulfill great quests
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This delightful anthology uses folktales from around the world to demonstrate the ages-old heritage of modern science fiction and fantasy. Presenting more than 40 tales and excerpts thematically, editor Sherman examines the heroic quest, the mage or sage, magic rings and swords, the trickster, and other motifs. She links Jason's Argo in Greek mythology with the starship Enterprise, associates Bugs Bunny with the coyote of Native American myth, and makes many other sometimes surprising connections while acutely illuminating some of the basic themes of popular--and classic--literature. The whole effort is so successful that the only complaint that might be made is that 40 stories are too few. Dennis Winters
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Once Upon a Galaxy expands upon your usual folklore theme, linking ancient folk tales and legends to modern Star Wars, Star Trek, and other science fiction and fantasy themes attracting contemporary audiences. Young adults and adults alike will find the approach provides the opportunity to appreciate past and present connections between myths and modern fantasy and drama. -- Midwest Book Review
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In 1966, a new television show made its debut-and a whole new universe was born. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
castle that lies, cursed ring, red swan, magic coin, buffalo horse Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cap O'Rushes, Grandfather Wisdom, Golden Fleece, Sky God, King Arthur, Princess Elena, Rain God, Red Knight, Tsar Alexei, Fool of the World, King of the Djinn, Lord Alexei, Semyon the Thief, Ahmed Aga, Children of Puna, Living Water, Round Table, King Aeetes, King Astyages, King Pelles, Pedro the Tricky, Clashing Rocks, High King, King Phineus, North Wind New!
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In 1966, a new television show made its debut-and a whole new universe was born. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
castle that lies, cursed ring, red swan, magic coin, buffalo horse Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cap O'Rushes, Grandfather Wisdom, Golden Fleece, Sky God, King Arthur, Princess Elena, Rain God, Red Knight, Tsar Alexei, Fool of the World, King of the Djinn, Lord Alexei, Semyon the Thief, Ahmed Aga, Children of Puna, Living Water, Round Table, King Aeetes, King Astyages, King Pelles, Pedro the Tricky, Clashing Rocks, High King, King Phineus, North Wind New!
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- Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker by George Lucas in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- World Tales : The Extraordinary Coincidence of Stories Told in All Times, in All Places by Idries Shah in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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