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From Elizabeth I to Olga of Kiev, we have already come across the top 5 women in the world to be recognized as real warrior princesses. Now it is time to take a look at the rest of the 5 real warrior princesses of the world. 6- Rani Lakshmibai Rani Lakshmibai is one of the… Continue reading Real “warrior princesses” (part 2)
From mothers and sisters to wives and daughters, the role of women in the success of mankind cannot be denied. Around all across the globe and time, women have served this world with exceptional support and contribution. They were as charismatic and influential as any other renowned leaders in the world. Let us now take… Continue reading Real “Warrior Princesses”
The teens, adults and young adults of today’s world look up to the prominent female leads of contemporary literature, especially in the fantasy fiction genre. Books such as Harry Potter and Hunger Games feature extremely respectable women as main characters, such as Hermione Granger and Katniss Everdeen, who are never afraid to speak out. Their… Continue reading Strong Female Characters In Fantasy Fiction
When night creatures are discussed, vampires and werewolves go side by side. These are humans, bitten by another werewolf, who transform into deadly wolves on the apex of the full moon enhancing the animalistic nature of man. Unlike Vampires who are constantly dealing with their nature being half monster and half human, a Werewolf only… Continue reading Werewolves
Have you noticed how drastically the images of many of the creatures in the fantasy fiction world have changed? Let’s jump right into more of such characters like witches and fairies which we discussed as both antagonists and protagonists. You’ll see how their perception has changed from the beginning of their characterization to present. When… Continue reading Vampires
Have you ever wondered why the best-selling books around the world are unsurprisingly fantasy books? Also as soon as they are seen to have gained enough popularity with the readers, they are immediately made into a series of Hollywood movies like the world famous Harry Potter series or Cinderella with its fairy godmother and the… Continue reading Creatures in Fantasy Fiction
Leviathans are not just creatures from Supernatural. There are several references to Leviathans in various religious scriptures and literature from centuries ago. The word leviathan in today’s context is used to describe large objects or animals like whales. However, there does not seem to be a clear consensus as to what Leviathans are. Let’s explore… Continue reading Leviathans
Book lovers all over the world will agree that there is nothing more extraordinary than the world of fantasy. To be successfully transported to a whole new kind of universe, or to a different dimension is what the greatest fantasy fiction books have the power to do. Let’s explore some of the most influential fantasy… Continue reading Most Influential Fantasy Fiction Books
Called the ‘American Tolkien’ by Lev Grossman, a writer for Time magazine and included in the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2005, George R. R. Martin has produced some amazing works of fiction during his career. These days, his name is synonymous with the HBO series Game of Thrones, but it took… Continue reading George R. R. Martin
Comic conventions by today’s standards tend to include much more than just panels and guest speakers about comics specifically. Featuring awards shows, formal dinners and cosplay as major elements in the convention, there has been a major move from the original days of promoting comics themselves into a world of commercial sales and autograph signings.… Continue reading Comic Conventions
