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spaceAmata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning."Hello, everyone, I'm Amata Harlowe, and I'll be your Mythology professor. You can call me Professor Harlowe. Now, when you arrive in my class, the first thing you should do is copy down the day's notes from the board. I'll give you a few minutes to do that, and then we'll begin a discussion on the lesson's subject. I'd like you all to know that this lesson operates mostly on a discussion basis. That is, I will give the information that the lesson covers, and then I'll open the floor for discussion. Any student who contributes will earn house points, provided that their contribution is not offensive or rude or disruptive. Please respect your fellow students and their opinions, even if you don't agree with them."
spaceAmata paused, giving them a moment to let that sink in. Not that she expected problems from any of them, but one could never be too sure, after all. After a decent pause, she began a short lecture."Our first lesson is on Beedle the Bard. If you could all please copy the notes on the board, I've included most of the important information there. One of the most important things to know about the Bard is that he was a controversial figure in his time, and is still considered to be one by some. His views were ahead of their time, radical for the period. Can anyone tell me why, or offer up any interesting information on the Bard? Or, if you have a question, feel free to ask."She waited, her demeanor expectant and curious. It was always interesting to hear what the newest batch of students thought of the lessons. This first topic had been cleverly selected to allow her to get a feel for them and their beliefs and opinions. Thus far, she hadn't had any students who seemed to follow a strictly purist leaning, for which she was grateful. She doubted very much if she'd be able to keep her attitude professional if a student tried to argue the finer points of pureblood superiority with her.
xBorn in Yorkshire in the 15th century. xAuthor of many of the wizarding world’s most well-known and famous folktales. xLittle is known of the man or his personal life. xMany of his tales sparked controversy due to his apparently high opinion of non-magical folk and treatment of wizards who valued pure bloodlines or ambitious designs. xHe mistrusted all forms of Dark Magic and believed that wizards were far from immune to the lure of those worst traits of humankind. xHis stories were unusual in that in them, the heroes were rarely those with the strongest magic, but rather those who possessed traits such as kindness, common sense, and ingenuity. xThere are various parallels between Beedle and the famous muggle playwright William Shakespeare, both of whom are referred to as ‘The Bard.’ Less informed readers are often of the incorrect belief that they were actually one and the same person.
Detractors:
xMany people at the time believed that the Bard's tales were dangerous. xSome saw them as pro-muggle, anti-wizard propaganda, that was meant to teach magical children that muggles were better than them. xIn reality, the purpose of the stories was to teach children to place value, not on their magical heritage or prowess, but on how good of a person they were. xInterestingly, there was one notable opponent to Beedle the Bard who was not offended by his stories themselves, but rather the 'violent' and 'unsettling' way they were presented. xBeatrix Bloxam adapted his stories into the infamous 'Toadstool Tales', a series meant to make the stories more appropriate and palatable for young children. Instead, it made them vomit.
The Stories:
xThe Fountain of Fair Fortune: Enclosed in a magical garden lays The Fountain of Fair Fortune, a magical fountain whose waters are believed to cure the aliment of any bathe in its waters. Three witches, suffering from poverty, illness and heartbreak, travel with an unfortunate knight to seek its blessing. xThe Wizard and the Hopping Pot: A kindly old wizard, who uses his magic to help the non-magical folk of a nearby village, passes away, leaving his blood purist son as their only assistance in times of trouble. The son, however, has little interest in helping the muggles. He is punished for his hard headedness by a magical pot, which his father enchanted to become afflicted with anything those in the village are afflicted with. xThe Warlock's Hairy Heart: A warlock becomes convinced that love is a true weakness, and seeking to become powerful and without any weaknesses, locks his heart away so that he can never fall in love.
[size=11][color=#B784A7][color=white]space[/color]Amata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning.[/color] [b]"Hello, everyone, I'm Amata Harlowe, and I'll be your Mythology professor. You can call me Professor Harlowe. Now, when you arrive in my class, the first thing you should do is copy down the day's notes from the board. I'll give you a few minutes to do that, and then we'll begin a discussion on the lesson's subject. I'd like you all to know that this lesson operates mostly on a discussion basis. That is, I will give the information that the lesson covers, and then I'll open the floor for discussion. Any student who contributes will earn house points, provided that their contribution is not offensive or rude or disruptive. Please respect your fellow students and their opinions, even if you don't agree with them."[/b]
[color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Amata paused, giving them a moment to let that sink in. Not that she expected problems from any of them, but one could never be too sure, after all. After a decent pause, she began a short lecture.[/color] [b]"Our first lesson is on Beedle the Bard. If you could all please copy the notes on the board, I've included most of the important information there. One of the most important things to know about the Bard is that he was a controversial figure in his time, and is still considered to be one by some. His views were ahead of their time, radical for the period. Can anyone tell me why, or offer up any interesting information on the Bard? Or, if you have a question, feel free to ask."[/b] [color=#B784A7]She waited, her demeanor expectant and curious. It was always interesting to hear what the newest batch of students thought of the lessons. This first topic had been cleverly selected to allow her to get a feel for them and their beliefs and opinions. Thus far, she hadn't had any students who seemed to follow a strictly purist leaning, for which she was grateful. She doubted very much if she'd be able to keep her attitude professional if a student tried to argue the finer points of pureblood superiority with her.[/color]
[spoiler][align=left][color=#c16a6d][size=11]Beedle the Bard:[/size][/color] [list][list][size=10][b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Born in Yorkshire in the 15th century.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Author of many of the wizarding world’s most well-known and famous folktales.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Little is known of the man or his personal life.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Many of his tales sparked controversy due to his apparently high opinion of non-magical folk and treatment of wizards who valued pure bloodlines or ambitious designs.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]He mistrusted all forms of Dark Magic and believed that wizards were far from immune to the lure of those worst traits of humankind.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]His stories were unusual in that in them, the heroes were rarely those with the strongest magic, but rather those who possessed traits such as kindness, common sense, and ingenuity.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]There are various parallels between Beedle and the famous muggle playwright William Shakespeare, both of whom are referred to as ‘The Bard.’ Less informed readers are often of the incorrect belief that they were actually one and the same person.[/color][/size][/list][/list]
[color=#c16a6d][size=11]Detractors:[/size][/color] [list][list][size=10][b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Many people at the time believed that the Bard's tales were dangerous.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Some saw them as pro-muggle, anti-wizard propaganda, that was meant to teach magical children that muggles were better than them. [/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]In reality, the purpose of the stories was to teach children to place value, not on their magical heritage or prowess, but on how good of a person they were.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Interestingly, there was one notable opponent to Beedle the Bard who was not offended by his stories themselves, but rather the 'violent' and 'unsettling' way they were presented.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82]Beatrix Bloxam adapted his stories into the infamous 'Toadstool Tales', a series meant to make the stories more appropriate and palatable for young children. Instead, it made them vomit. [/color][/size][/list][/list]
[color=#c16a6d][size=11]The Stories:[/size][/color] [list][list][size=10][b]x[/b] [color=#737a82][b]The Fountain of Fair Fortune:[/b] Enclosed in a magical garden lays The Fountain of Fair Fortune, a magical fountain whose waters are believed to cure the aliment of any bathe in its waters. Three witches, suffering from poverty, illness and heartbreak, travel with an unfortunate knight to seek its blessing.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82][b]The Wizard and the Hopping Pot:[/b] A kindly old wizard, who uses his magic to help the non-magical folk of a nearby village, passes away, leaving his blood purist son as their only assistance in times of trouble. The son, however, has little interest in helping the muggles. He is punished for his hard headedness by a magical pot, which his father enchanted to become afflicted with anything those in the village are afflicted with.[/color] [b]x[/b] [color=#737a82][b]The Warlock's Hairy Heart:[/b] A warlock becomes convinced that love is a true weakness, and seeking to become powerful and without any weaknesses, locks his heart away so that he can never fall in love. [/color][/size][/list][/list][/color][/align][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list][/spoiler][/align]
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spaceAmata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning."Hello, everyone, in case you've forgotten over the Summer holiday, I'm Professor Harlowe, and this is fourth year Mythology. If you're in the wrong class, feel free to quietly exit while everyone is watching me and won't notice."She grinned impishly at her students."Now then, you should all remember the rules and such from last year, so I'll only go over the most important ones very quickly: You come in, you copy the notes, then we open the floor for discussion. Contributions will earn you house points. However, it should be noted that a lot of what is covered in this class can be somewhat controversial. That said, I will not tolerate anyone who is rude or belittling to their classmates, no matter what subject you might disagree with them on. Respect is key to an enlightening and stimulating conversation, so keep your minds open."
spaceAmata paused, giving them a moment to let that sink in. Not that she expected problems from any of them, but one could never be too sure, after all. After a decent pause, she gave an introduction."As we are moving past the tradition of storytelling, and into the study of proper Mythology, the first lesson of the year pertains to the difference between mythology and history, legend and fact. If you'll copy down the notes on the board, we can begin."The sound of quills scratching lasted for a while, given that the notes on this particular subject were a bit on the wordy side. She waited until it began to slow and quiet, and then launched into the lecture proper."History is considered to be the study of factual information regarding the past and it's events. Mythology, on the other hand, is the study of stories and tales that were, at one point, believed to be history, but are no longer so. The reasons a story can go from history to myth are numerous. For instance, as the generation who lived through an event dies, the story can lose or change details that there is no one around to remember or correct, until the secondhand recollection of the event only marginally resembles what actually happened. Or, something can be proven wrong or fictitious by study, though this is something of a murky area."She paused, pursing her lips. This was one of the more confusing things about her area of study, and incidentally, one of her favorites."It is, after all, rather difficult to proven emphatically that something does not exist, or that something did not happen. Muggle myths are an excellent example of this; many creatures they believe to be mythological are in fact very real, and known to the magical world. Creatures such as mermaids have been 'proven' fake, through explanations of supposed sightings (stating mermaids are really manatees seen from a distance, claims that the sailors who spotted them were hallucinating, or that they were a mirage), and the debunking of countless fabricated 'mermaid' corpses. However, the only thing that has actually been proven by any of this is that mermaids known to muggles have been fake, not that mermaids do not actually exist."
spaceShe shifted her weight from one hip to the other, crossing her legs and resting her hands on her knee, fingers laced together."Our own existence is another example; while there is some belief of magic in the muggle world, for the most part, with the advancement of scientific study, we have been 'proven' impossible in the eyes of many. We, then, are myths. And there are a good many 'myths' in muggle culture that are history, unknown as such to them because the presence of magic during the events has made them unable to take it as truth. And, one might think that magical accounts of history are therefore more accurate, since obviously, we do not lack belief in muggles. But, wizard culture has been largely closed off to the muggle world, and thus lacks attention to detail for them. The truth of history lies somewhere between the two, with neither side truly understanding. Thus, we have myths."She smiled widely at her students."And now, I'm opening the floor to discussion. Questions and comments are welcome, and worth house points."She waited patiently; hopefully, she hadn't bored them to death with her little lecture/rant. She knew she tended to ramble, and exposure to Grayson had only made it worse over the years. Having someone who listened so intently, and who responded just as enthusiastically, tended to make you forget that some people found this sort of thing dull.
xxxx× × ×xxxxLesson 1 - The Difference Between Mythology and Historyxxxx× × ×xxxx (( Notes Under Spoiler ))
Definition of History:
x subpoint x A branch of knowledge that records and explains past events
Definition of Mythology:
x An allegorical narrative x A body of myths, IE xxxx The myths dealing with the gods, demigods and legendary heroes of a particular people xxxx A pattern of beliefs expressing, often symbolically, the characteristic or prevalent attitudes of a group or culture x A branch of knowledge that deals with myth x A popular belief or assumption that has grown upa nd around someone or something
Explaining the Difference:
x 'History' at its core is accepted as fact. That which is 'historical' is assumed to have happened in the past, with little room for argument. Events are recorded as they occur, or evidence of past events are discovered, and the findings are recorded and taken as a factual account of an event or era or culture. x Mythology, on the other hand, is widely believed to be a story, having either been disproved by science and historical fact, or belief in the truth of it having been forgotten or let go of as time progressed. xxxx The difference between Mythology and Fiction is that a myth was, at some point, taken as fact, and fiction has more or less always been known to be untrue. Myths are works of fiction, but they were believed to be truth at some point.
Blurring the Lines:
x Myths of ancient cultures typically stemmed from a desire to explain that which ancient peoples lacked the ability to understand. x As time progressed, many have either been disproved through study, or the cultures that believed in them have lost touch with that belief. xxxx For instance, it is technically impossible to prove the existence of one set of ancient gods over the other, or to prove that any particular set of deities does or does not exist at all, but most modern people accept that the gods of their ancestors are myths, not fact. xxxx Likewise, muggle study of science has proven, to the best of its ability, that certain myths are simply not true. x There was a time when all so-called myths were taken as fact; therefore, it can be assumed that, in the future, that which we consider history now may be proven myth as well. x However, history is recorded and written by man, and is therefore subject to subjective interpretations and, in some cases, heavy editing via exaggeration and omission. History is accepted as fact, but it can often be just as unreliable as mythology is.
spaceAmata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning."Hello, everyone, in case you've forgotten over the Summer holiday, I'm Professor Harlowe, and this is fourth year Mythology. If you're in the wrong class, feel free to quietly exit while everyone is watching me and won't notice."She grinned impishly at her students."Now then, you should all remember the rules and such from last year, so I'll only go over the most important ones very quickly: You come in, you copy the notes, then we open the floor for discussion. Contributions will earn you house points. However, it should be noted that a lot of what is covered in this class can be somewhat controversial. That said, I will not tolerate anyone who is rude or belittling to their classmates, no matter what subject you might disagree with them on. Respect is key to an enlightening and stimulating conversation, so keep your minds open."
spaceAmata paused, giving them a moment to let that sink in. Not that she expected problems from any of them, but one could never be too sure, after all. After a decent pause, she gave an introduction."Now then, we'll be starting this year off with something that is both myth, and history, and which you should all be at least marginally familiar with; the story of The Chamber of Secrets. If you'll copy down the notes on the board, we can begin."As her students settled in, she watched them, somewhat eager to start the lesson. Today's subject was of a rather gruesome nature, but it fell handily in under the header of mythology thanks to misinformation and whispered rumors, and she found the whole thing rather fascinating. As such, it was one of her favorite lessons, regardless of how morbid it might be, or how recent its history was."Now, you must recall, there was a time when no one knew of the Chamber; it was a rumor, whispered through the halls of Hogwarts, passing from ear to ear, without any real confirmation. The three remaining founders tried for many years to locate the Chamber, but it was never found. So, it was believed to be a myth. As years passed, it became an obscure legend, its story stretched and edited and altered. A few brave souls attempted to locate the Chamber, spent years trying to find it, but to no avail. Then, one day, the message appeared, written in blood; "The Chamber of Secrets has been opened." The blood was barely dry before the first victim was claimed, and suddenly, students were dropping left and right, being found paralyzed by their housemates, their professors. Eventually, a culprit was caught, and expelled, but not before the death of a young student. Fifty years passed in silence, and the monster rumored to live in the Chamber lay dormant. Then, again on the wall, the same message, written in blood. Again, students began to be found paralyzed. This time, though, there was a savior; Harry Potter and his friend Ronald Weasley located and braved the dangers of the Chamber to end the terror. They slew the monster, and the castle was saved... or so the stories say."She gave her students a gentle smile and waited a moment so that the lecture could sink in, and then asked,"Anyone have any thoughts? Questions?"She waited patiently. This lesson differed from her usual ones in that much of what had previously been legend was now mostly confirmed; it also had a happier ending. But, there was always the chance that something could happen... and besides, what good horror story ended with 'and they all lived happily ever after'?
xxxx× × ×xxxxLesson 1 - The Chamber of Secretsxxxx× × ×xxxx (( Notes Under Spoiler ))
Salazar Slytherin:
x Professor Salazar Slytherin was a pure-blood wizard of medieval times. He was a Parselmouth (a wizard with the rare ability to speak with snakes) and skilled at Legilimency. He was one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the former best friend of Godric Gryffindor, a fellow founder. Slytherin didn't trust Muggle-born students, and he expressed his opinion not to accept them at Hogwarts. However, when the other Hogwarts founders didn't agree, Slytherin created the Chamber of Secrets, concealing a basilisk inside. Afterwards he left the school, never to return. He died sometime in the Middle Ages.
The Chamber:
x Hogwarts founder Salazar Slytherin was famous for his belief that magical learning should be kept within the realms of magical families, and that any child born to muggle should remain a muggle, regardless of whether or not they showcased any magical talent. When he failed to convince the other founders of this ideal, he decided to create a safeguard, so that whenever the school became overrun with those he deemed unworthy, his lineage could purge the school of their presence. He created the Chamber of Secrets, which was said to be hidden away, so that only the Heir of Slytherin could ever find it, and house a monster which only the heir could control. As no one was ever able to locate the Chamber, it was dismissed as a myth. However, in the 1940’s, there was a series of attacks, leading to the paralysis of several muggle born students, culminating in the death of student Myrtle, who now haunts the girl’s bathroom on the second floor, known better to students as Moaning Myrtle. Then student Rubeus Hagrid was blamed for the attacks and expelled, but remained at the school as gamekeeper. Later, in the 1990’s while Harry Potter attended Hogwarts, the Chamber was opened again, and Hagrid was briefly taken to Azkaban prison. It was later proven that the culprit, in both instances of the Chamber being opened, was none other than Tom Riddle, known later in life as Lord Voldemort. The first time, Riddle was a student in attendance at Hogwarts, and was in fact the one who turned Hagrid in. The second time, he was acting through use of a Horcrux and student Ginny Weasley.
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:51 pm
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spaceAmata entered the classroom with a gentle smile, eager to start the new term. She assumed her typical stance, sitting on the edge of her desk, back straight, and looked over the classroom a moment before beginning. "Hello, everyone, in case you've forgotten over the Summer holiday, I'm Professor Harlowe, and this is sixth year Mythology. If you're in the wrong class, feel free to quietly exit while everyone is watching me and won't notice." She grinned impishly at her students. "Now then, you should all remember the rules and such from last year, so I'll only go over the most important ones very quickly: You come in, you copy the notes, then we open the floor for discussion. Contributions will earn you house points. However, it should be noted that a lot of what is covered in this class can be somewhat controversial. That said, I will not tolerate anyone who is rude or belittling to their classmates, no matter what subject you might disagree with them on. Respect is key to an enlightening and stimulating conversation, so keep your minds open."
spaceAmata paused, giving them a moment to let that sink in. Not that she expected problems from any of them, but one could never be too sure, after all. After a decent pause, she gave an introduction. "Today's lesson will be somewhat similar to the first lesson of your fourth year. However, this time we will be discussing the differences between the mythologies of the muggle and magical worlds. If you'll copy down the notes on the board, we can begin." The sound of quills scratching lasted for a while, given that the notes on this particular subject were a bit on the wordy side. She waited until it began to slow and quiet, and then launched into the lecture proper. "Now, generally speaking, wizards and muggles are separated by a wealth of knowledge that muggles believe to be fictitious, but which the magical community knows to be true. The existence of a good bit of flora and fauna, for instance, such as dragons and devil's snares. However, the wizarding world is not without myths of its own. There are a good many stories passed along in magical households, whispered by the fires and written in books, of which there are no verifiable facts, but were believed to be true at one time. Previous lessons prove that, with discussions on the Quintaped and the consequences of drinking unicorn blood to name a couple." She paused, pursing her lips. She had known a good many witches and wizards over the years who had a sense of arrogance about them, thinking that they were more aware of the reality of the world than muggles, simply because they knew of the existences of the magical world. Nonsense. There were just as many gaps in magical knowledge, maybe more. Considering that muggle gaps were actual blindness, and not an arrogant refusal to even look, she wouldn't be surprised.
space"Now then, for the most part, the differences between muggle and magical myths can be chalked up to how they came into being. Most muggle myths stem from a lack of knowledge on how the universe works, and a desperate need to explain it. For instance, what causes storms? Many ancient cultures believed they were the work of gods, ancient battles among powerful beings. Lightening was a weapon in the hands of some, used to smite enemies. To others, it marked a space consecrated by the god who wielded it, and temples would be erected where it struck." Her expression grew thoughtful, finger tapping at her chin. "Now, it should be noted that ancient witches and wizards had no more understanding of these forces than muggles did. What is called 'muggle mythology' is in fact the mythology of the world, divided among its cultures. Wizarding culture was not separate from that of muggles for most of history, and so the myths were shared. This is a good reason why most magical people lack their own versions of gods and natural laws; the beliefs were shared among muggle and magical alike." Sometimes, when she talked about these things, she wondered how many people she was annoying, or how many would like to argue with her. She knew that times had changed greatly from years past, but the roots of bigotry were far from dead. "Most myths among wizarding culture, then, are the result, not of creating explanations where the answers to questions were not apparent or understood, but rather of misinformation. Many 'myths' in magical history are rooted in fact, but the details have been lost or changed or muddled over the years. We know that a certain event took place, and the result, but the how and why can often be forgotten. We have the benefit of contact with ghosts, and in more recent centuries, the advent of enchanted portraits, to keep the information fresh, with the participants in events still being present in some form or another to share. However, even provided the subjects are inclined to talk on the subject, as many aren't (such as the Grey Lady and Bloody Baron, for example), this isn't the most reliable method, as I'm sure anyone who has met Sir Cadogan can attest to." Her lips quirked into an amused smile. Sir Cadogan was a treasure, if a particularly bothersome one. She both loved and hated the knight, because he was utterly hilarious... unless she was the one he was pestering with the tales of his Wyvern. "And now, I'm opening the floor to discussion. Questions and comments are welcome, and worth house points." She waited patiently; hopefully, she hadn't bored them to death with her little lecture/rant. She knew she tended to ramble, and exposure to Grayson had only made it worse over the years. Having someone who listened so intently, and who responded just as enthusiastically, tended to make you forget that some people found this sort of thing dull.
xxxx× × ×xxxxLesson 1 The Difference Between Muggle and Magical Mythologyxxxx× × ×xxxx (( Notes Under Spoiler ))
Definition of Mythology:
x An allegorical narrative xA body of myths, IE xxxxThe myths dealing with the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people xxxxA pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture xA branch of knowledge that deals with myth xA popular belief or assumption that has grown up around someone or something
Muggle Mythology:
x By and large, Muggle Mythology is made up of the myths and legends specific to ancient cultures, which have largely fallen out of practice and belief. xAn example of this is the myths of Ancient Greece, pertaining to the pantheon of gods and the worship of them. Modern Greek culture, for the most part, no longer believes in the gods of Mount Olympus or believes the stories about them. xThe study of mythology is closely tied to the study of history, but the two are viewed as wholly separate from one another in most respects. xHistory is a factual depiction of what did happen, Mythology is a depiction of the interpretation of the events, oftentimes made by people who had no real understanding of the world and how things happened. xFor instance, history paints a picture of the discovery of how our solar system works, that the Sun is at its center and the Earth, and other planets, revolve around it. There are fixed points in history regarding the discovery of each planet, and of the advancements in knowledge teaching us about their orbits. xMythology's part in this story is found in the sun gods of old. Ancient peoples, not having the understanding of their descendants, came up with all manner of stories to explain the sun, and the stars, and how they and the Earth interacted with one another. xIn Greek Mythology, the god Apollo would bring the sun into the sky each morning with a chariot, journeying across the sky with it each day. Another example, which is not generally considered, is the ancient belief that the sun revolved around the Earth. This was proven incorrect by study, and thus, it is a myth.
Magical Mythology:
x In general, the mythology of the magical world differs from that of muggles in that there are very few stories that are specific to wizarding culture, or from an attempt to explain the unexplained. xGenerally speaking, magic is very much accepted as the answer to the unexplained, without the need to create godlike figures or invent rules of nature to make mysteries make sense. xMore frequently, myths in magical history come, not from a lack of understanding of events as they happen, but in the facts of an event being lost to time. xFor example, the story of Salazar Slytherin's departure from Hogwarts, and The Chamber of Secrets, is one rife with controversy and misinformation. Theories have abounded as to the details of why Slytherin fell out with his fellow founders, where the chamber was located, and what lay within. xWith the openings of the Chamber in our recent history, much of this information was rediscovered (with the exception of the true nature of Slytherin's departure, which can only be left up to speculation, as their are no sources capable of speaking to the facts that are willing to do so). xHowever, the details even on the most recent events are obscured by a lack of willingness to discuss them, as well as the fear of the spread of certain knowledge (specifically, how to open the chamber). It is likely that, as the years progress, more and more of this information will be warped and lost to time, until the story once again becomes a proper myth.
Similarities:
x Both Muggle and Magical mythology are subject to changing over time. Details are lost to history as the minds that remember them leave this world, and second hand knowledge becomes Sixth hand, fourth hand, and so on. xConsider the spread of rumors across the school; if you asked ten students a question regarding the same rumor, each student would likely have heard a different version, depending on where they heard it from, how many people it had to pass through to get to them, and how reliable each source was. History and Mythology suffer from the same issue, on a much larger scale. The more people tell the story, the fuzzier the details get. xLikewise, while there are a good many creatures believed to be mythical by muggles that are known to be real by wizardkind, there are a good many creatures that even we consider mythical. Gods and goddesses, for instance, are a subject of great debate, and certain publications are famous for telling what are generally regarded as tall tales of encounters with nonexistent creatures.
× × × Mythology I × × × - The Fountain of Fair Fortune -
× × × Mythology II × × × - Quintaped -
× × × Mythology III × × × - The Founders of Hogwarts -
× × × Mythology IV × × × - Crossovers between Muggle and Magical Mythology -
× × × Mythology V × × × - Review Year Two -
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spaceAmata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture."Alright, class, today we'll be going over one of Beedle the Bard's most well-known and controversial stories, The Fountain of Fair Fortune. Hopefully you've all read the story; if not, you're going to be a bit behind. The summary is on the board, but it is just a summary, after all, and missing quite a bit of important information."She paused, curious to see if anyone scrambled for their book and tried to start reading now. Doing so would lose house points; she didn't appreciate students not doing the reading. After a moment, she spoke."So, growing up, this was one of my favorite stories. It had trials and tribulations, characters with tragic backstories rising above their troubles, romance, and an ending meant to inspire. In spite of being by and large a positive story, it has often been attacked by certain subsets of the magical community. Can anyone guess why?"The answer to this one was simple; it was written on the board in black and white, after all. She waited to see if anyone would answer.
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Mythology Notes
Lesson 2: The Fountain of Fair Fortune
Summary:
spaceEnclosed in a magical garden lays The Fountain of Fair Fortune, a magical fountain whose waters are believed to cure the aliment of any bathe in its waters. Three witches, suffering from poverty, illness and heartbreak, travel with an unfortunate knight to seek its blessing. As they travel, each witch faced a trial which helped her to overcome her woes, so that when they came across the fountain, each forsook the right to bathe in its waters, offering it instead to the knight.
Controversy:
spaceThis tale has long been discounted and discredited by blood purists, who attack it for its depiction of romance between a witch and a muggle. Over the years, there have been many petitions started to have it removed from the library of Hogwarts and to cease its inclusion in publications of the Bard’s tales.
Homework:Write a short essay on the idea of the Fountain and why you think it worked, despite the fact that its waters held no true enchantment.
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[align=justify][size=11][color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Amata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture.[/color] [b]"Alright, class, today we'll be going over one of Beedle the Bard's most well-known and controversial stories, The Fountain of Fair Fortune. Hopefully you've all read the story; if not, you're going to be a bit behind. The summary is on the board, but it is just a summary, after all, and missing quite a bit of important information."[/b] [color=#B784A7]She paused, curious to see if anyone scrambled for their book and tried to start reading now. Doing so would lose house points; she didn't appreciate students not doing the reading. After a moment, she spoke.[/color] [b]"So, growing up, this was one of my favorite stories. It had trials and tribulations, characters with tragic backstories rising above their troubles, romance, and an ending meant to inspire. In spite of being by and large a positive story, it has often been attacked by certain subsets of the magical community. Can anyone guess why?"[/b] [color=#B784A7]The answer to this one was simple; it was written on the board in black and white, after all. She waited to see if anyone would answer.[/color][/size][/align]
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[quote="Mythology Notes"][align=center][size=18][color=#8B8682][b]Lesson 2: The Fountain of Fair Fortune[/b][/color][/size]
[list][list][list][list] [color=#8B8682][b]Summary:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=white]space[/color][color=#915C83]Enclosed in a magical garden lays The Fountain of Fair Fortune, a magical fountain whose waters are believed to cure the aliment of any bathe in its waters. Three witches, suffering from poverty, illness and heartbreak, travel with an unfortunate knight to seek its blessing. As they travel, each witch faced a trial which helped her to overcome her woes, so that when they came across the fountain, each forsook the right to bathe in its waters, offering it instead to the knight. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Controversy:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=white]space[/color][color=#915C83]This tale has long been discounted and discredited by blood purists, who attack it for its depiction of romance between a witch and a muggle. Over the years, there have been many petitions started to have it removed from the library of Hogwarts and to cease its inclusion in publications of the Bard’s tales. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Homework:[/b][/color] [color=#915C83]Write a short essay on the idea of the Fountain and why you think it worked, despite the fact that its waters held no true enchantment.[/color][/list][/list][/list][/list] [/quote]
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spaceAmata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture."Alright, class, today we're going to be learning about the Tale of the Quintaped."Amata paused, giving them a moment to let that sink in. Not that she expected problems from either of them, but one could never be too sure, after all. After a decent pause, she smiled widely. This was one of her favorite lessons, after all. A few waves of the wand to set the mood. She dimmed the already fairly soft lighting. These lights would continue to dim over the course of her 'lecture,' until the room was lit only by the floating-lily candles placed on the student's desks (an addition she'd made for this exact lesson). The faintest sounds of music could be heard, a soft, simple melody that would grow darker and more discordant as she spoke. When she began, her voice was soft, a campfire voice, for a spooky campfire story."Back in the days when Scotland was still known for being just as likely to fight with itself as outsiders, there were two families, the MacBoons and the McClivert, living on the Isle of Dreer. The families were said to be in a constant war over the land on the Isle, with both sides claiming that the whole of the Isle was their family's by birthright. Records don't go back far enough for us to know which one of them was truly the first on the land, and they were both convinced that their ancestors were the founders. Now, there was a sort of 'safe zone' on the Isle, a village that was home to inhabitants that were not of either family, and in this village there was a pub, which both family heads frequented. One night, they both happened to decide to go for a drink, and they ran into each other at the bar. After hours of drinking and trading insults, one or the other challenged his rival to a duel. This was back when duels were still fought to the death, and to the death it was, with MacBoon winning by taking the life of McClivert. The McClivert clan, in retaliation, is said to have turned the whole MacBoon family into a herd of beasts, known as Quintapeds, or Hairy MacBoons. These creatures were quite powerful, and dangerous, and transfiguring the clan into them proved to have been a mistake. In an attempt to change them back to their original state, the entire McClivert clan was murdered. To this day, the Isle of Dreer is home to the dreaded creatures, and it is expressly forbidden for anyone to go there, for their own safety. The Quintapeds are monstrous creatures, with huge fangs and a hunger for flesh. And few who have seen them in person have lived to tell the tale."She paused dramatically, an eerie smile on her face, the flickering candlelight casting odd shadows on the walls. She watched her students carefully, her eyes playful and curious. She had no idea why she enjoyed treating this lesson as a scary story (well, other than that it traditionally was supposed to be one), but she did. After a moment, she asked,"Any questions?"Her voice was soft, gentle. She wanted very much to know what her students had to say about this particular myth.
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xx»╳♥╳«xx xx»oυт oғ cнaracтer«xx Please do not quote for replies! Questions will be answered later in the week, or when the lesson closes.
Mythology Notes
Lesson 1: The Quintaped
The Creature:
spaceThe Quintaped is a carnivorous five legged beast, covered in hair, also known as a Hairy MacBoon. They are indigenous to the Isle of Drear. It is classified as extremely dangerous by the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. They are believed to have, at one time, been wizards. This cannot be verified, however, as they have resisted all attempts to be Untransfigured. Due to their dangerous nature, the Isle of Drear has been made Unplottable to prevent people from going to the island and being harmed.
The Myth:
spaceLong ago, the Isle of Drear was home to two warring clans, the MacBoons and McCliverts. One night, the two family heads engaged in a drunken wizards duel, and McClivert died. In retaliation, the McClivert clan transfigured the entire MacBoon clan into Quintapeds. However, they soon realized that this was an awful idea. The MacBoons were famous for being wholly inept at casting magic. But, as the Quintaped, they became powerful, and quite dangerous to their McClivert rivals. In their attempts to rectify the situation and return them to their natural state, the entire McClivert clan met their doom.
Homework:Discuss whether or not you believe it is possible that the Quintaped is in fact a family of Transfigured wizards.
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[quote="Mythology Notes"][align=center][size=18][color=#8B8682][b]Lesson 1: The Quintaped[/b][/color][/size]
[list][list][list][list][color=#8B8682][b]The Creature:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=white]space[/color][color=#915C83]The Quintaped is a carnivorous five legged beast, covered in hair, also known as a Hairy MacBoon. They are indigenous to the Isle of Drear. It is classified as extremely dangerous by the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. They are believed to have, at one time, been wizards. This cannot be verified, however, as they have resisted all attempts to be Untransfigured. Due to their dangerous nature, the Isle of Drear has been made Unplottable to prevent people from going to the island and being harmed.[/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]The Myth:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=white]space[/color][color=#915C83]Long ago, the Isle of Drear was home to two warring clans, the MacBoons and McCliverts. One night, the two family heads engaged in a drunken wizards duel, and McClivert died. In retaliation, the McClivert clan transfigured the entire MacBoon clan into Quintapeds. However, they soon realized that this was an awful idea. The MacBoons were famous for being wholly inept at casting magic. But, as the Quintaped, they became powerful, and quite dangerous to their McClivert rivals. In their attempts to rectify the situation and return them to their natural state, the entire McClivert clan met their doom. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Homework:[/b][/color] [color=#915C83]Discuss whether or not you believe it is possible that the Quintaped is in fact a family of Transfigured wizards.[/color][/list][/list][/list][/list][/quote]
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spaceAmata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture."Alright, class, today we're going to be learning about and discussing the founders of Hogwarts, their various contributions to the school, and the myths and rumors and controversies surrounding them. If you'll all copy down the notes on the board, we can begin."She paused to give them time to write down the notes, knowing that it was hard to pay attention to copying words from the board and listening to words being spoken at the same time. When the scratching of quills had come to an almost halt, she smiled, launching into the lecture.
space"Now, obviously you all know the basics about the founders. Godric Gryffindor, known for being a brave warrior, valued feats of strength and integrity above all else. He was an expert duelist and believed in chivalry and in courage. Rowena Ravenclaw, the cleverest witch of her time, considered wit and wisdom to be the most important traits for a person to possess. She was known for her intelligence and cleverness. Salazar Slytherin, an ambitious man known for doing whatever he believed necessary to achieve his end goal, believed in the importance of cunning and determination. Obviously there is a lot of controversy regarding the man and his beliefs, but it can't be denied that he was one of the greatest wizards of his time. And, Helga Hufflepuff, the final founder, was a warm, welcoming woman, and believed in hard work, not being afraid to get your hands dirty, and above all, fairness and loyalty. Unlike the other founders, she didn't cherry-pick the students who would enter her house, but rather took any who were willing to learn."Amata felt like, thus far, she'd paid an inordinate amount of attention to two of the founders over the others, but then, it was probably only fair. Everyone knew and generally admired Gryffindor and Ravenclaw. Hufflepuff and Slytherin tended to get the short end of the stick, for being viewed as the worthless house of leftovers, and the starting point of dark wizards, respectively. Society had progressed beyond these thoughts for the most part, she thought, but that didn't make up for the years of lost knowledge that resulted from no one paying attention to anything but Slytherin's misdeeds, or paying attention to Hufflepuff, period. There was a reason no one knew what her goblet had done, after all; no one cared. Pity.
spaceOnce she thought she'd left a reasonable amount of time for the students to copy down anything relevant from her previous statements, she continued."Now, because I'm sure it's going to be a sticking point, we may was well get Slytherin out of the way first. Obviously, he can be an uncomfortable subject, with his exclusionary views and the horrors that have resulted from them. But, it's important to put things in perspective. At the time Slytherin and the others were alive, the fear of muggles was very real among the magical community. It's been speculated that Slytherin didn't so much think himself 'better' than muggles as much as he thought they could not be trusted. Humankind has a very distinct history of 'othering' groups outside their own, anyone different from them, and being hostile towards these groups. Muggleborns, then, would suffer from divided loyalty, or so the speculation says."She frowned faintly. Once the discussion got started, this was going to get interesting, she just knew it. Hopefully she wouldn't end up screaming to cut off arguments."While his tactics may seem harsh in the modern era, you must recall, this happened in medieval times. Back then, people were as likely to kill you as smile at you, all because you had something they wanted. While not a warrior like Gryffindor, Slytherin still held a duty to protect the school from what he perceived as threats, and at the time, the way to handle threats was to kill them. His chosen method seems insidious, but Slytherin was a man of resourceful cunning. He wasn't going to run up to someone and challenge them to a duel he might lose when the alternative left less room for failure, even if it was less than noble. Nobility, to him, was something that could be sacrificed in the name of success. Now, none of this is to say that I agree with him, or am excusing his actions. I am simply putting them in perspective, so that you can form your own opinions."Her eyes flashed dangerously."That said, when discussing this subject, I'll advise you to be careful not to incite an argument that will result in disciplinary action."
spaceHer lips pursed, and she paused a moment to eye her students for confirmation that they understood, and to give them time to copy down anything they deemed important."Talking about the remaining three founders, of course, is significantly less troublesome. Historically, there isn't much controversy surrounding them. So, the remainder of the lesson will be focused on the speculation regarding the school itself, and how it was designed and how all four founders collaborated on it. As I'm sure you all know, credit for the moving stairs and confusing floor plan can be given to Rowena Ravenclaw, so be sure to thank her next time you're late because a staircase moved."Amata snickered faintly."As best as anyone can guess, this was designed to keep students on their toes, so that they were always thinking critically. Either that, or she and the others had a terrible sense of humor. Your guess is as good as any."
spaceShe waited, wondering if any of the students actually had any ideas as to the why of the stairs. She certainly didn't, but then, she tended to be more annoyed at them than anything else."Helga Hufflepuff was famous for food-related charms, and for being an excellent cook. She came up with a great many excellent recipes, most of which are still used to this day by the House-Elves that ran the kitchens. It's also been speculated that Hogwarts' openness to taking in freed elves to work the kitchens was her idea, as a way to give them a place to work comfortably, and to ensure that there was always enough manpower to feed the students and staff. Meanwhile, much of the school's defenses were the idea of Godric Gryffindor. As a warrior, protecting the school from sieges was very important to him. The school's location was agreed upon by all the founders, of course, but it was Gryffindor who insisted that it being easily defensible was important, hence the proximity to the Black Lake and Forbidden Forest. It's been speculated that some of the more aggressive creatures dwelling in each were introduced by Gryffindor, as a means to further defend the school. Likewise, as best anyone can tell, the various animated suits of armor and the stone guardians were likely Gryffindor's idea."
spaceGlancing at the clock, Amata realized she needed to wrap it up if she wanted there to be any discussion regarding the lesson. There was always more to say, of course, but then, that's what the reading was for, she supposed. So, she gave the students another chance to jot down notes, then announced,"And now, I'm opening the floor to discussion. Questions and comments are welcome, and worth house points."She waited patiently; hopefully, she hadn't bored them to death with her little lecture/rant. She knew she tended to ramble, and exposure to Grayson had only made it worse over the years. Having someone who listened so intently, and who responded just as enthusiastically, tended to make you forget that some people found this sort of thing dull.
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Mythology Notes
Lesson 2: The Founders of Hogwarts
Godric Gryffindor:
- Founder of Gryffindor House, known for bravery, valor, determination, and strength of heart. - Famed warrior, known for his prowess both with a wand against fellow wizards, and a sword when fighting on the battlefield alongside muggles. - Far from being a simple brute, as some would describe him, Gryffindor was a master strategist on the battlefield, and exceptionally clever. - The creation of the sorting hat, in fact, was his idea, though all four founders worked together on the magic to enchant it.
Helga Hufflepuff:
- Founder of Hufflepuff House, known for acceptance, hard work, and loyalty. - Famed cook, known for creating and perfecting many food-related charms and many of the recipes still used by Hogwarts House-Elves for meals. - Not as much is known about Hufflepuff, possibly due to many of her accomplishments having been her influence on her students, rather than feats of bravery in battle or stunning magic. - However, her legacy is one that cannot be questioned, one of acceptance and patience. In allowing students into her house regardless of their background and apparent skills, she paved the way for open-mindedness and kindness among the wizarding world.
Rowena Ravenclaw:
- Founder of Ravenclaw House, known for cleverness, creativity, and wit. - Famed for her sharp mind, Ravenclaw is credited with the creation of many powerful spells and the inventive protective measures for Hogwarts. - Perhaps her most famous and interesting accomplishment was the creation of her Diadem, an object said to grant her wisdom to the wearer. However, the truth of these claims cannot be verified, as the Diadem was destroyed in the Second Wizarding War. - Ravenclaw was known for being strict and intimidating, though one could argue that she must have been loving as well, willing to forgive great injustices done against her, such as the betrayal she suffered at the hands of her daughter.
Salazar Slytherin:
- Founder of Slytherin House, known for ambition, cunning, and resourcefulness. - Famed for his ruthlessness and determination to accomplish his goals and follow his beliefs, even going so far as to build the Chamber of Secrets below Hogwarts Castle before departing, to ensure that his desire to keep out muggleborns would be fulfilled even in his absence. - Fraught with controversy, Slytherin is a figure that is hard to understand. It is hard to say if history's version of him, a villain who believed muggles to be unworthy, is reality, or merely something that has been assumed of him. - However, he remains one of the 'four most brilliant' wizards of his time, and was at some point or another friends with the other three founders. From what we understand, it's hard to believe that they could be taken in by someone as nefarious as Slytherin is thought to've been, implying that there is more to his story than we know.
Homework:Choose the founder for any house but your own. Write a short essay about what we know about them, comparing and contrasting known fact with legend and rumor.
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[align=justify][size=11][color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Amata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture.[/color] [b]"Alright, class, today we're going to be learning about and discussing the founders of Hogwarts, their various contributions to the school, and the myths and rumors and controversies surrounding them. If you'll all copy down the notes on the board, we can begin."[/b] [color=#B784A7]She paused to give them time to write down the notes, knowing that it was hard to pay attention to copying words from the board and listening to words being spoken at the same time. When the scratching of quills had come to an almost halt, she smiled, launching into the lecture.[/color]
[color=white]space[/color][b]"Now, obviously you all know the basics about the founders. Godric Gryffindor, known for being a brave warrior, valued feats of strength and integrity above all else. He was an expert duelist and believed in chivalry and in courage. Rowena Ravenclaw, the cleverest witch of her time, considered wit and wisdom to be the most important traits for a person to possess. She was known for her intelligence and cleverness. Salazar Slytherin, an ambitious man known for doing whatever he believed necessary to achieve his end goal, believed in the importance of cunning and determination. Obviously there is a lot of controversy regarding the man and his beliefs, but it can't be denied that he was one of the greatest wizards of his time. And, Helga Hufflepuff, the final founder, was a warm, welcoming woman, and believed in hard work, not being afraid to get your hands dirty, and above all, fairness and loyalty. Unlike the other founders, she didn't cherry-pick the students who would enter her house, but rather took any who were willing to learn."[/b] [color=#B784A7]Amata felt like, thus far, she'd paid an inordinate amount of attention to two of the founders over the others, but then, it was probably only fair. Everyone knew and generally admired Gryffindor and Ravenclaw. Hufflepuff and Slytherin tended to get the short end of the stick, for being viewed as the worthless house of leftovers, and the starting point of dark wizards, respectively. Society had progressed beyond these thoughts for the most part, she thought, but that didn't make up for the years of lost knowledge that resulted from no one paying attention to anything but Slytherin's misdeeds, or paying attention to Hufflepuff, period. There was a reason no one knew what her goblet had done, after all; no one cared. Pity.[/color]
[color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Once she thought she'd left a reasonable amount of time for the students to copy down anything relevant from her previous statements, she continued.[/color] [b]"Now, because I'm sure it's going to be a sticking point, we may was well get Slytherin out of the way first. Obviously, he can be an uncomfortable subject, with his exclusionary views and the horrors that have resulted from them. But, it's important to put things in perspective. At the time Slytherin and the others were alive, the fear of muggles was very real among the magical community. It's been speculated that Slytherin didn't so much think himself 'better' than muggles as much as he thought they could not be trusted. Humankind has a very distinct history of 'othering' groups outside their own, anyone different from them, and being hostile towards these groups. Muggleborns, then, would suffer from divided loyalty, or so the speculation says."[/b] [color=#B784A7]She frowned faintly. Once the discussion got started, this was going to get interesting, she just knew it. Hopefully she wouldn't end up screaming to cut off arguments.[/color] [b]"While his tactics may seem harsh in the modern era, you must recall, this happened in medieval times. Back then, people were as likely to kill you as smile at you, all because you had something they wanted. While not a warrior like Gryffindor, Slytherin still held a duty to protect the school from what he perceived as threats, and at the time, the way to handle threats was to kill them. His chosen method seems insidious, but Slytherin was a man of resourceful cunning. He wasn't going to run up to someone and challenge them to a duel he might lose when the alternative left less room for failure, even if it was less than noble. Nobility, to him, was something that could be sacrificed in the name of success. Now, none of this is to say that I agree with him, or am excusing his actions. I am simply putting them in perspective, so that you can form your own opinions."[/b] [color=#B784A7]Her eyes flashed dangerously.[/color] [b]"That said, when discussing this subject, I'll advise you to be careful not to incite an argument that will result in disciplinary action."[/b]
[color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Her lips pursed, and she paused a moment to eye her students for confirmation that they understood, and to give them time to copy down anything they deemed important.[/color] [b]"Talking about the remaining three founders, of course, is significantly less troublesome. Historically, there isn't much controversy surrounding them. So, the remainder of the lesson will be focused on the speculation regarding the school itself, and how it was designed and how all four founders collaborated on it. As I'm sure you all know, credit for the moving stairs and confusing floor plan can be given to Rowena Ravenclaw, so be sure to thank her next time you're late because a staircase moved."[/b] [color=#B784A7]Amata snickered faintly.[/color] [b]"As best as anyone can guess, this was designed to keep students on their toes, so that they were always thinking critically. Either that, or she and the others had a terrible sense of humor. Your guess is as good as any."[/b]
[color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]She waited, wondering if any of the students actually had any ideas as to the why of the stairs. She certainly didn't, but then, she tended to be more annoyed at them than anything else.[/color] [b]"Helga Hufflepuff was famous for food-related charms, and for being an excellent cook. She came up with a great many excellent recipes, most of which are still used to this day by the House-Elves that ran the kitchens. It's also been speculated that Hogwarts' openness to taking in freed elves to work the kitchens was her idea, as a way to give them a place to work comfortably, and to ensure that there was always enough manpower to feed the students and staff. Meanwhile, much of the school's defenses were the idea of Godric Gryffindor. As a warrior, protecting the school from sieges was very important to him. The school's location was agreed upon by all the founders, of course, but it was Gryffindor who insisted that it being easily defensible was important, hence the proximity to the Black Lake and Forbidden Forest. It's been speculated that some of the more aggressive creatures dwelling in each were introduced by Gryffindor, as a means to further defend the school. Likewise, as best anyone can tell, the various animated suits of armor and the stone guardians were likely Gryffindor's idea."[/b]
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[quote="Mythology Notes"][align=center][size=18][color=#8B8682][b]Lesson 2: The Founders of Hogwarts[/b][/color][/size]
[list][list][list][list] [color=#8B8682][b]Godric Gryffindor:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=#B784A7]- Founder of Gryffindor House, known for bravery, valor, determination, and strength of heart. - Famed warrior, known for his prowess both with a wand against fellow wizards, and a sword when fighting on the battlefield alongside muggles. - Far from being a simple brute, as some would describe him, Gryffindor was a master strategist on the battlefield, and exceptionally clever. - The creation of the sorting hat, in fact, was his idea, though all four founders worked together on the magic to enchant it. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Helga Hufflepuff:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=#B784A7]- Founder of Hufflepuff House, known for acceptance, hard work, and loyalty. - Famed cook, known for creating and perfecting many food-related charms and many of the recipes still used by Hogwarts House-Elves for meals. - Not as much is known about Hufflepuff, possibly due to many of her accomplishments having been her influence on her students, rather than feats of bravery in battle or stunning magic. - However, her legacy is one that cannot be questioned, one of acceptance and patience. In allowing students into her house regardless of their background and apparent skills, she paved the way for open-mindedness and kindness among the wizarding world. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Rowena Ravenclaw:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=#B784A7]- Founder of Ravenclaw House, known for cleverness, creativity, and wit. - Famed for her sharp mind, Ravenclaw is credited with the creation of many powerful spells and the inventive protective measures for Hogwarts. - Perhaps her most famous and interesting accomplishment was the creation of her Diadem, an object said to grant her wisdom to the wearer. However, the truth of these claims cannot be verified, as the Diadem was destroyed in the Second Wizarding War. - Ravenclaw was known for being strict and intimidating, though one could argue that she must have been loving as well, willing to forgive great injustices done against her, such as the betrayal she suffered at the hands of her daughter. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Salazar Slytherin:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=#B784A7]- Founder of Slytherin House, known for ambition, cunning, and resourcefulness. - Famed for his ruthlessness and determination to accomplish his goals and follow his beliefs, even going so far as to build the Chamber of Secrets below Hogwarts Castle before departing, to ensure that his desire to keep out muggleborns would be fulfilled even in his absence. - Fraught with controversy, Slytherin is a figure that is hard to understand. It is hard to say if history's version of him, a villain who believed muggles to be unworthy, is reality, or merely something that has been assumed of him. - However, he remains one of the 'four most brilliant' wizards of his time, and was at some point or another friends with the other three founders. From what we understand, it's hard to believe that they could be taken in by someone as nefarious as Slytherin is thought to've been, implying that there is more to his story than we know.[/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Homework:[/b][/color] [color=#B784A7]Choose the founder for any house but your own. Write a short essay about what we know about them, comparing and contrasting known fact with legend and rumor. [/color][/list][/list][/list][/list]
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spaceAmata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture."Alright, class, today we'll be discussing the commonalities between mythology in muggle and magical culture. As always, there are notes up on the board for you to copy. Once you all have those written down, we can begin."She paused to give them time to write down the notes, knowing that it was hard to pay attention to copying words from the board and listening to words being spoken at the same time. When the scratching of quills had come to an almost halt, she smiled, launching into the lecture.
space"I know that many of you might question if there is much, if any, crossover between myths among muggles, and magical people. After all, much of their mythology are legends and rumors and tales of things which we among the magical community know to be real, such as the existence of magic in general, magical beings such as dragons and unicorns, and so on. However, while there may not be much of an immediately recognizable link, there are some similarities and even shared myths among the muggle and magical communities."She paused for a short moment to give her students time to think on her words, watching their faces to see if anyone was drawing any links. There were, of course, those on the board, but it would be interesting if by the end of the lesson, some of her students had happened upon a few thoughts of their own.
space"As you can see on the board, I have outline three different categories we are going to discuss. There are, of course, many more. But, these are the ones we'll focus on. The first being, magical creatures. Now, we're beginning with this because it's one of the more prevalent examples of myths among muggles that are known to be fact for magical people. After all, everyone in this room has likely seen, or at least knows someone who has seen, a Unicorn. Likewise, I doubt any of you would question the existence of a dragon, a sphnix, or any number of other magical creatures. That being said,"she paused, eyes lighting mischievously,"how many of you believe in, say, Nargles, or Crumple-Horned Snorkacks?"She waited a moment, again watching their faces to see any surprise or thoughtfulness that might cross them, or even stubbornness."Now, you might think that the existence of such creatures is preposterous. After all, you might say, everyone knows that the horns supposedly taken from Crumple-Horned Snorkacks are in fact Erumpet horns, right?"Again, she paused, expecting some noise of agreement, or expressions of curiosity."But, whenever muggles are presented with 'unicorn horns', do they not claim they are simply the horns of another creature, like a rhino? When modern muggles were asked to explain mermaid sightings, did they not claim their ancestors were seeing seals and walruses, simply mistaking them for sirens? The point being that, truthfully, we cannot claim to know for certain if the creatures we believe to be myths are myths, anymore than a muggle can."
spaceOnce more, she waited. This was a long lecture, so she wanted to give them time for everything to sink in, rather than rushing through the information and leaving someone confused."The second example you see is a similar one, that of The Faire Folk. Now, many of you know that fae creatures obviously exist. Pixies and House-Elves and all manner of other small beings, creatures that have found their way into the tales of muggles. However, the muggle belief of 'The Good Neighbors' extends far beyond the creatures we know to exist. There is a long and complex history, factions of good and evil fae, rules for interacting with the fae. How many in this room, in spite of being magical, believe any of these superstitions?"The answer, of course, was probably more than would admit to it. After all, they did live in the United Kingdom. Her Irish students in particular were likely to, perhaps even unconsciously, alter their behaviors around politeness to the fae."When I was growing up, my mother would leave out small offerings, tucked into what she called 'the in-betweens' of our home. Doorways, windows, any space that was somehow 'between' one place and another, and would tell me not to stand there, lest I be snatched away. I was warned to avoid fairy rings, to not follow the bright lights into the forest near our home. "Never take food from a stranger," she warned me often, not because strangers could not be trusted, but because you never knew if a stranger was a fairy. Now, my mother is a witch. She knows full well of the existence of common fae creatures. But, she still believes in the veil between worlds. She believes there is more to the fae than we know, or will ever know. In spite of our close relationships with some of these creatures, many magical people's belief in these tales stands firm."
spaceTo this day, Amata couldn't quite decide if her mother was a loon, or more clever than she gave her credit for. But, that didn't change the fact that Amata never stepped in a fairy ring."Now, the last example is a more understandable one. Though a few people in the modern era still worship ancient gods, the vast majority of people, magical and muggle alike, consider the tales of gods such as Zeus, Thor, Osiris, and so on, to be nothing more than stories. Belief in their existence, once widespread among all peoples, is now a rarity. This, then, is the true common ground between muggle and magical history, isn't it? In ancient times, magic was not a secret kept from our muggle neighbors. Their religion, their gods, were our gods. Ancient wizards were often believed to be more closely connected to these gods, were called the children of them, their chosen ones, their prophets, their priests, et cetera. There was a time that magic was believed to be a blessing from these higher powers. For instance, a wizard who found himself adept at combative magic might be said to've been gifted by Ares, god of war, to lead his allies to victory on the battlefield. This common thread ties us together; many of the figures of ancient muggle myths are a part of our history, but the gods themselves are just as much myth to us as they are to muggles."
spaceAmata shifted her position on the desk, looking to her students."As always, the floor is open to discussion. Questions and opinions are encouraged, though I remind you all to be mindful. House points will, of course, be awarded for contributions."Any lesson, she'd learned, could turn controversial. All it took was one person with an odd quirk to take something seemingly innocuous as offensive. Hopefully, there'd be no trouble.
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Lesson 2: Crossovers Between Muggle and Magical Mythology
Magical Creatures:
- Some of the most prevalent muggle myths are about creatures like dragons, unicorns, and the like. - However, in spite of knowing the truth of these creatures, magical people have just as many mythological creatures. - One way that muggles answer the question regarding dragons, for instance, is by saying that their ancestors found and ascribed stories to the bones of dinosaurs. - Magical people do similar things with creatures we do not believe in, such as Wrackspurts. Afflictions such as those supposedly caused by these creatures are generally explained as lack of sleep, or the ill-effects of a spell.
The Faire Folk:
- There are a lot of fae creatures in muggle myth with direct counterparts in magical reality, such as the resemblance between House-Elves and Brownies. - However, the belief in the Faire Folk extends far beyond this. Both Magical and Muggle people hold many beliefs regarding 'fairy' creatures, including a belief in two opposing courts among a higher being of fae, tales of an alternate reality in which these beings exist, and rules regarding how to interact with the fae beings to avoid dire consequences. - An interesting example: Some people, both magical and muggle, attest the apparent magical prowess of Santa Claus to his being fae, or being in league with the fae. Indeed, his magical powers extend far beyond what is possible for your common witch or wizard, implying there is more to him than being simply magic. - Likewise, the 'elves' who make his toys are generally thought to be fairies, even among people who believe Santa to be human.
Ancient Religions:
- In ancient times, there was no separation between magical and muggle peoples. - Therefore, much of what is myth to them, is also myth to us, particularly in regards to their gods. - While belief in the ancient pantheons persists to some small degree, most people, regardless of if they are magical or not, would agree that they are simply myths. - This, then, is the easiest to comprehend common thread among magical and muggle people.
Homework:Consider stories you were told as a child that you now know to be just that, stories, but that you believed in when you were young. If you grew up in a magical household, consider if there is a muggle equivalent. If you grew up in a muggle household, consider the reverse. Compare and contrast the two stories.
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[align=justify][size=11][color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Amata sat, perched as ever on her desk, and watched as her students came in and took their seats. She waited a moment for them to get situated and to take out their things before beginning the lecture.[/color] [b]"Alright, class, today we'll be discussing the commonalities between mythology in muggle and magical culture. As always, there are notes up on the board for you to copy. Once you all have those written down, we can begin."[/b] [color=#B784A7]She paused to give them time to write down the notes, knowing that it was hard to pay attention to copying words from the board and listening to words being spoken at the same time. When the scratching of quills had come to an almost halt, she smiled, launching into the lecture.[/color]
[color=white]space[/color][b]"I know that many of you might question if there is much, if any, crossover between myths among muggles, and magical people. After all, much of their mythology are legends and rumors and tales of things which we among the magical community know to be real, such as the existence of magic in general, magical beings such as dragons and unicorns, and so on. However, while there may not be much of an immediately recognizable link, there are some similarities and even shared myths among the muggle and magical communities."[/b] [color=#B784A7]She paused for a short moment to give her students time to think on her words, watching their faces to see if anyone was drawing any links. There were, of course, those on the board, but it would be interesting if by the end of the lesson, some of her students had happened upon a few thoughts of their own.[/color]
[color=white]space[/color][b]"As you can see on the board, I have outline three different categories we are going to discuss. There are, of course, many more. But, these are the ones we'll focus on. The first being, magical creatures. Now, we're beginning with this because it's one of the more prevalent examples of myths among muggles that are known to be fact for magical people. After all, everyone in this room has likely seen, or at least knows someone who has seen, a Unicorn. Likewise, I doubt any of you would question the existence of a dragon, a sphnix, or any number of other magical creatures. That being said,"[/b] [color=#B784A7]she paused, eyes lighting mischievously,[/color] [b]"how many of you believe in, say, Nargles, or Crumple-Horned Snorkacks?"[/b] [color=#B784A7]She waited a moment, again watching their faces to see any surprise or thoughtfulness that might cross them, or even stubbornness.[/color] [b]"Now, you might think that the existence of such creatures is preposterous. After all, you might say, everyone knows that the horns supposedly taken from Crumple-Horned Snorkacks are in fact Erumpet horns, right?"[/b] [color=#B784A7]Again, she paused, expecting some noise of agreement, or expressions of curiosity.[/color] [b]"But, whenever muggles are presented with 'unicorn horns', do they not claim they are simply the horns of another creature, like a rhino? When modern muggles were asked to explain mermaid sightings, did they not claim their ancestors were seeing seals and walruses, simply mistaking them for sirens? The point being that, truthfully, we cannot claim to know for certain if the creatures we believe to be myths are myths, anymore than a muggle can."[/b]
[color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Once more, she waited. This was a long lecture, so she wanted to give them time for everything to sink in, rather than rushing through the information and leaving someone confused.[/color] [b]"The second example you see is a similar one, that of The Faire Folk. Now, many of you know that fae creatures obviously exist. Pixies and House-Elves and all manner of other small beings, creatures that have found their way into the tales of muggles. However, the muggle belief of 'The Good Neighbors' extends far beyond the creatures we know to exist. There is a long and complex history, factions of good and evil fae, rules for interacting with the fae. How many in this room, in spite of being magical, believe any of these superstitions?"[/b] [color=#B784A7]The answer, of course, was probably more than would admit to it. After all, they did live in the United Kingdom. Her Irish students in particular were likely to, perhaps even unconsciously, alter their behaviors around politeness to the fae.[/color] [b]"When I was growing up, my mother would leave out small offerings, tucked into what she called 'the in-betweens' of our home. Doorways, windows, any space that was somehow 'between' one place and another, and would tell me not to stand there, lest I be snatched away. I was warned to avoid fairy rings, to not follow the bright lights into the forest near our home. "Never take food from a stranger," she warned me often, not because strangers could not be trusted, but because you never knew if a stranger was a fairy. Now, my mother is a witch. She knows full well of the existence of common fae creatures. But, she still believes in the veil between worlds. She believes there is more to the fae than we know, or will ever know. In spite of our close relationships with some of these creatures, many magical people's belief in these tales stands firm."[/b]
[color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]To this day, Amata couldn't quite decide if her mother was a loon, or more clever than she gave her credit for. But, that didn't change the fact that Amata never stepped in a fairy ring.[/color] [b]"Now, the last example is a more understandable one. Though a few people in the modern era still worship ancient gods, the vast majority of people, magical and muggle alike, consider the tales of gods such as Zeus, Thor, Osiris, and so on, to be nothing more than stories. Belief in their existence, once widespread among all peoples, is now a rarity. This, then, is the true common ground between muggle and magical history, isn't it? In ancient times, magic was not a secret kept from our muggle neighbors. Their religion, their gods, were our gods. Ancient wizards were often believed to be more closely connected to these gods, were called the children of them, their chosen ones, their prophets, their priests, et cetera. There was a time that magic was believed to be a blessing from these higher powers. For instance, a wizard who found himself adept at combative magic might be said to've been gifted by Ares, god of war, to lead his allies to victory on the battlefield. This common thread ties us together; many of the figures of ancient muggle myths are a part of our history, but the gods themselves are just as much myth to us as they are to muggles."[/b]
[color=white]space[/color][color=#B784A7]Amata shifted her position on the desk, looking to her students.[/color] [b]"As always, the floor is open to discussion. Questions and opinions are encouraged, though I remind you all to be mindful. House points will, of course, be awarded for contributions."[/b] [color=#B784A7]Any lesson, she'd learned, could turn controversial. All it took was one person with an odd quirk to take something seemingly innocuous as offensive. Hopefully, there'd be no trouble.[/size][/align]
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[list][list][list][list] [color=#8B8682][b]Magical Creatures:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=#915C83]- Some of the most prevalent muggle myths are about creatures like dragons, unicorns, and the like. - However, in spite of knowing the truth of these creatures, magical people have just as many mythological creatures. - One way that muggles answer the question regarding dragons, for instance, is by saying that their ancestors found and ascribed stories to the bones of dinosaurs. - Magical people do similar things with creatures we do not believe in, such as Wrackspurts. Afflictions such as those supposedly caused by these creatures are generally explained as lack of sleep, or the ill-effects of a spell. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]The Faire Folk:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=#915C83]- There are a lot of fae creatures in muggle myth with direct counterparts in magical reality, such as the resemblance between House-Elves and Brownies. - However, the belief in the Faire Folk extends far beyond this. Both Magical and Muggle people hold many beliefs regarding 'fairy' creatures, including a belief in two opposing courts among a higher being of fae, tales of an alternate reality in which these beings exist, and rules regarding how to interact with the fae beings to avoid dire consequences. - An interesting example: Some people, both magical and muggle, attest the apparent magical prowess of Santa Claus to his being fae, or being in league with the fae. Indeed, his magical powers extend far beyond what is possible for your common witch or wizard, implying there is more to him than being simply magic. - Likewise, the 'elves' who make his toys are generally thought to be fairies, even among people who believe Santa to be human. [/color][/size][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Ancient Religions:[/b][/color] [list][list][size=11][color=#915C83]- In ancient times, there was no separation between magical and muggle peoples. - Therefore, much of what is myth to them, is also myth to us, particularly in regards to their gods. - While belief in the ancient pantheons persists to some small degree, most people, regardless of if they are magical or not, would agree that they are simply myths. - This, then, is the easiest to comprehend common thread among magical and muggle people.[/color][/list][/list] [color=#8B8682][b]Homework:[/b][/color] [color=#915C83]Consider stories you were told as a child that you now know to be just that, stories, but that you believed in when you were young. If you grew up in a magical household, consider if there is a muggle equivalent. If you grew up in a muggle household, consider the reverse. Compare and contrast the two stories.[/color][/size][/list][/list][/list][/list]
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