A Journey Through Stories: Mythology and Folklore

Image of lollipops by DDguy. Web source: Wikimedia Commons.  There once was a girl name Posie. She was a successful warrior, and had completed many quests. Because of her accomplishments, the leaders of the land built her a beautiful home right next to the Candy Store Queen's factory. Posie was extremely happy. She was able to do whatever she wanted and live in peace. One day, the town leaders summoned Posie to their court. They had an important mission for her. "We must ask you to complete an important task," said Esme, the town selectwoman. "I would be happy to do anything for this place that I love so much," Posie replied. "As you know, the Candy Store Queen is set to debut her new collection of magical candy within the coming weeks. She will be serving some of the candy at the town feast and saving the rest of for healing supplies. Many people want to get their hands on this candy for themselves, which is why we need you to guard the f...

Photo of peaches by Ewan Traveler. Web source: Creative Commons. People: The Great Saint  Lord of the Heavens - orders two architects to build a castle east of the peach garden of Queen-Mother of the West. The Saint really liked this setup. He could live his life and peace, walk in the heavens and visits the gods up above whenever he wanted. He had anything anyone could wish for. Basically, he spends all of his time in the heavens. Which sounds pretty cool, if you ask me. So back to the Lord of the Heavens, who charges one of the wise people to guarding this peach garden. Apparently, there are 3,600 trees in the peach garden. Wow that is a lot! The fruit only ripens every few thousand thousand years, so it is a big deal that it is kept safe. Of course, the fruit has magical powers and whoever eats it is kept safe and healthy. The last row of peaches ripens every nine thousand years and whoever eats the pit will live eternally. The Saint takes it upon himself ...

Image of crown by Simon Rankin. Web source: Creative Commons. People/Characters: -Stone Ape/King of the Apes: magical existence, streams of gold come out of his eyes - Lord of the Heavens: frightened by the Ape and his capabilities.  - Thousandmile-Eye and Fine-Ear: two Gods sent by the Lord of the Heavens to check out the Ape. They report that there is nothing to be concerned about.  Places:  - Mountain of Flowers and Fruits Important things: - The high rock- has all of the powers from the creation of the world. The rock burst one day and produced an egg of stone. An ape magically hatched out of the egg.  - Waterfall: the other apes decide that whoever can go down the waterfall without hurting themselves would be king.  -Once the Stone Ape becomes king, he appoints other monkeys to his court.  This is part of the story of the Monkey King. I think that it would  be interesting to retell ...