THE LEGEND OF SAMPALOC LAKE Sampolac Lake is the biggest lake in San Pablo‚ and it is named after a giant tamarind (sampolac) tree. Though there are many different versions of this legend‚ the basic premise remains the same. Sampolac Tree. There was an orchard owned by a rich couple‚ filled with the most delicious tamarind trees. One day‚ a fairy decided to test their hospitality‚ and came to the orchard‚ dressed as a poor‚ old woman. She begged the couple to give her a few
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The Arthurian legend is mainly known for the love triangles‚ but many of them have sad or tragic endings. One of the most well known and famous love triangles is among King Arthur‚ Guinevere‚ and Lancelot. Another love triangle many people know is the one between Uther‚ Igraine‚ and Gorlois. There is also a love triangle that isn’t as popular as the other two‚ but is still well known. That love triangle is between King Mark‚ Iseult‚ and Tristan. In many of love triangles‚ there is always a tragedy
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Throughout the Arthurian legend‚ Arthur learns different lessons by turning into various animals‚ helping him become a better king in the future. Arthur meets a magician‚ Merlyn who becomes his mentor and teaches him to treat people with respect and kindness by showing him the lives of diverse animals. He starts out as a naive stranger to the vast world of governing but through these valuable experiences‚ he becomes familiar with rule. Beginning on a hot summer day‚ Arthur and his new tutor meet
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psychology‚ customs‚ or ideals of society. Definition of legend A legend is an unverified story which has been passed on from person-to-person. A legend usually includes an element of truth‚ or is based on historic facts‚ but with ’mythical qualities’. Legends usually involve heroic characters or fantastic places and often encompass the spiritual beliefs of the culture in which they originate. Difference between myth and legend Legends are generally stories‚ which have an actual historical event
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The Legend of Rome Romulus and Remus Romulus and Remus were twin brothers. Their father was Mars‚ the God of War‚ their mother was Rhea Silvia‚ a vestal virgin and daughter of the King‚ Numitor. Numitor’s brother‚ Amulius‚ had taken the throne from him and had forced Rhea Silvia to become a vestal virgin so that she would not have any children who might try to take back the throne. When the boys were born‚ Amulius seized them‚ put them into a basket and threw them into the river Tiber. He hoped
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The Legend of the Banana Long ago‚ before Philippines was invaded by other countries‚ the only religion Filipinos know is Paganism. They know no God until it was invaded by the Spaniards and killed everyone who refuses to give their riches. In the town of Davao‚ one rich family planned to hide their beautiful daughter named Corazon because they heard that the Spaniard captain wanted their child. Corazon was one of the most beautiful maiden in the town. Every man wants to have her hand in marriage
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Legends: Ancient stories that have been told from generation to generation and‚ everyone will be implementing something new to the story‚ in some parts it´s true‚ and when time passes it becomes with more lies than the truth. they can tell a story that’s all lies Legend of maize God Quetzalcoatl was the god that changed the gastronomy of the aztecs‚ before its arrival the aztecs only ate roots and game animals‚ they didn´t eat corn because was so far far away. Other gods seeked the victory of
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The legend of Zelda is a video game series with a recurring plot line about a hero named Link clothed in green saving the Princess Zelda from the Demon King Ganondorf. For the majority of the game Link explores‚ battles evil‚ and accomplishes tasks for key characters. To begin with‚ for part of the game Link or the player explores terrain in Legend of Zelda. The first portion of the map Link explores is the Kokiri Forest. Link is raised here by the Great Deku Tree‚ a Tree that is like a father to
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The Legend of the Ouija Board “Girls‚ girls‚ settle down‚” said a freckled‚ red head. “Lets do something fun”. “Like what?” asked a girl starring at the red with a curious look. “Who knows any scary stories?” asked the red head‚ while another girl got up to turn off the lights in the room. The girls gathered around in a circle on the floor while some laid on the bed. They began looking at each other to see who would start. “Well‚ I know a story but I have to warn you guys‚ it’s a true story
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Legends of the Fall is an excellent story of brotherhood‚ loss‚ and life. Originally Legends of the Fall was a story written by Jim Harrison‚ but later was adapted into a film. The story tells of three brothers named: Alfred‚ Tristan‚ and Samuel‚ who lived their lives on a plantation in Montana and then decided to go to war once the youngest brother was of age. Samuel‚ the youngest brother seemed to be favored by the family; and the older brothers only want to go to war to protect him. Eventually
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