The General Discussion Thread

Originally posted by Blakemore
Why write different versions of the same story?

Myths pass between cultures, which results in variations of different tales. Often historical events are slowly transformed into legend, which then alter as they are passed between cultures and generations.

A lot of modern stories are still the same as old ones, but they've changed context so much that they're indistinguishable. Storytelling isn't that complex unless it enters into experimental territory. This results in recurring 'plots' (sequences of events) and archetypes.

The King Arthur legend is not one story being told over and over, but is a collective sequence of retellings that change elements and add to the larger mythos. For example, the Grail was not always linked to Christianity — that was a detail added later, once Christendom had taken over Europe. The Grail became the cup that Jesus used in the Last Supper, and the lance (another important object in the Grail Myth) became the spear that struck Jesus' side when he was on the cross.

TL;DR: Myths and legends evolve over time as they are passed between cultures and generations.

Originally posted by Bashar Teg
yup, totally healthy and natural

I told you to walk away. You don't wanna make this a convo about unhealthy behavior son

Whoops I called you son, just as bad as you telling me to kill myself 🙂

Originally posted by Surtur
I told you to walk away.

or else what?

Originally posted by Bashar Teg
or else what?

Did you think I'd threaten you or tell you to snuff out your worthless existence? Nope.

I would just embarrass you by pointing out all your unhealthy behavior and obsessions. We could start with Sancty if you want.

Or you could...walk away 🙂

so basically nothing? you'll throw another hissy fit, even though you're already throwing one? is that what i'm supposed to fear from you? eat

Originally posted by Scribble
You ask weird questions that can't really be answered that simply, but I'll try.

Myths pass between cultures, which results in variations of different tales. Often historical events are slowly transformed into legend, which then alter as they are passed between cultures and generations.

A lot of modern stories are still the same as old ones, but they've changed context so much that they're indistinguishable. Storytelling isn't that complex unless it enters into experimental territory. This results in recurring 'plots' (sequences of events) and archetypes.

The King Arthur legend is not one story being told over and over, but is a collective sequence of retellings that change elements and add to the larger mythos. For example, the Grail was not always linked to Christianity — that was a detail added later, once Christendom had taken over Europe. The Grail became the cup that Jesus used in the Last Supper, and the lance (another important object in the Grail Myth) became the spear that struck Jesus' side when he was on the cross.

TL;DR: Myths and legends evolve over time as they are passed between cultures and generations.

Loved that merlin show in the uk. It ended back in 2012

Originally posted by Scribble
You ask weird questions that can't really be answered that simply, but I'll try.

Myths pass between cultures, which results in variations of different tales. Often historical events are slowly transformed into legend, which then alter as they are passed between cultures and generations.

A lot of modern stories are still the same as old ones, but they've changed context so much that they're indistinguishable. Storytelling isn't that complex unless it enters into experimental territory. This results in recurring 'plots' (sequences of events) and archetypes.

The King Arthur legend is not one story being told over and over, but is a collective sequence of retellings that change elements and add to the larger mythos. For example, the Grail was not always linked to Christianity — that was a detail added later, once Christendom had taken over Europe. The Grail became the cup that Jesus used in the Last Supper, and the lance (another important object in the Grail Myth) became the spear that struck Jesus' side when he was on the cross.

TL;DR: Myths and legends evolve over time as they are passed between cultures and generations.

Originally posted by Surtur
Loved that merlin show in the uk. It ended back in 2012

Originally posted by Bashar Teg
shut up king walshy

could ewan mcgregor maybe say something un woke cuz i could do without this Obi wan tv show

can he just express an opinion democrats don't like, pretty please?

Originally posted by Scribble
Never seent it

it's like smallville, just replace clark kent with merlin and lana lang with a dragon voiced by john hurt

John Hurt as a dragon is pretty based

yeah the dragon was one of the best characters

oh yea arthur is a character too lol

and camelot has banned magic hence setting the stage for merlin to have to hide his powers just like superman

His kryptonite though is just sharp blows to the head

Noooo

Originally posted by Quincy
Gina Carano was fired from the Mandalorian for what has been perceived as anti-semitic comments

Listening to old Damien Rice songs takes me back

music

Originally posted by Morning_Glory
Listening to old Damien Rice songs takes me back

Hurley's walkman had damien rice on it

i dont like how they handled mordred tho

and i wasnt even aware it was ending and it had a gay ending

so i was watching what i thought was a season finale and them boom wait...

Originally posted by Morning_Glory
Noooo

Just to note what she said wasn't actually anti-semitic.

Made a silly comparison, but nothing to be fired over.

I will pay someone all the money I have to shoot me five times in the chest and make it look like a random mugging