 Fantasy: August 19, 2009 Issue [#3224] |
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Legends are a part of our lives and cultures. |
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According to legend, that is the way I began an entry for a contest here on writing.com. The entry had to do with cooking and a method I use when I have leftovers in the refrigerator. However, it got me to thinking about legends and the ways authors use them in their lives and their writing.
We refer to legends as fables, myths, or fairy tales. A legend may or may not be true; however, in many cases we accept them as truth or having some basis of truth behind them. A legend can cover a person or event in history. Each family has its own legends about relatives either living or dead.
The family legends and cultural legends we know give us information about our families, our countries, our cultures and our religions. Sometimes we do not use these legends in our writing because they are either too personal or we are not sure how to put them in our preferred genre. These legends give us insight into present world conditions or family issues. We need to look at these legends and glean the important lessons they teach us so that we can apply these lessons to our lives and use them in our literary efforts.
As writers and family members, we need to interview older relatives about family legends or their insights concerning the legends surround historical events they remember. Write down the information in a journal and then decided what you want to do with it. A writer can use part of the information for character creation. In addition, some of the information suggests plots for stories. The story may be set on another planet or in a fantasy world.
Alternatively, you can write a family history you can pass on to upcoming generations. Even if you do not use the information immediately, it will not go to waste because you can always tell your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews about it. You can also write the children a story about your family legends.
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esprit  writes: ProsperousSnow, Good letter. It brought to my attention the fact that I rarely find anything about food in the items I review. It could be used to give depth to a story if done well. Good tip!
Do you have any intriguing family legends? Is there a specific cultural legend that you like?
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