In the Greek tale of Jason and the Argonauts, among others, skeletal
warriors sprung up from the teeth of the monster, Gorgon, when they
were planted in the ground.
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On Sep 10, 2008, at 6:44 AM, Giancarlo Livraghi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This isn't really a silly question. I am working on a book and
there is a page where I am quoting examples of myth, legend,
folklore, fairy tales, fiction or whatever where a picture or a
statue or an "idol" or an "icon" turns into a "living" person or
some sort of "real thing".
Obviously Pygmalion. Also the picture of Dorian Gray, the Golem,
Don Juan's “stone guest”, the legend of Slappy Hooper ...
(Also movies, such as Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo" or
Federico Fellini's episode in "Boccaccio 70". Maybe I could also add
the Marshmallow Man in "Ghostbusters", but I'm not sure).
Any other examples? Also from different cultures?
"Silly" or mocking answers will be welcome. But I wouldn't mind
getting a few real suggestions.
Thanks
Giancarlo
