My Reading Notes for Week 2: Myth-Folklore Anthology


For my reading notes I am going to discuss the plot, characters, and settings of a few of my favorite stories from the Myth-Folklore Anthology.
(Image Information: Forest Walk; Web Source: flickr).

The Eight-Forked Serpent of Koshi by E. W. Champney and F. Champney:
This story is a heroic tale as it involves a quest to slay the serpent in order to save  Kushinada-hime (Wondrous-fair Princess). The setting is mountainous area surrounded by a sea. The characters are not regular humans; they are related to gods. 


The Indian Who Wrestled with a Ghost by Katharine Berry Judson:
This was a s scary story filled with action and ghost encounters. The main character was a traveler who experienced a few ghosts during his nights in the woods. I am wondering, how did the man wrestle the ghost since the ghost is not physically there? Also, how could the man kill a ghost? If it is a ghost isn't it already dead? These are some questions I would address if I were to retell this story.









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