Haley Weger: Myth-Folklore

 It is no secret that cats and dogs have long been enemies, but many people do not know the reason behind that. Some may think this is a made up, but there is a time to trace back when dog and cat became foes.  Once upon a time, a couple lived happily ever after with their two pets: a cat named Trixy, and a dog named Spike. The two pets were the best of friends. The couple had a magic ring, that they did not know held special powers. As long as the held the ring, it would bring them good fortune. Since they didn't know this though, they pawned the magic ring. Soon enough, the couple lost all of their fortune and became very poor. Trixy and Spike were very worried about their owners, and hated to see them suffer. So, like any great pets, they came up with a plan to solve their problem. Spike had a brilliant idea to retrieve the magic ring, and bring it back to his owners. Spike's plan was to trick the new couple that bought the ring into letting the cute, sweet pets into their ...

The Night on the Battlefield A merchant was wandering down the road. There was a huge storm so he decided to stay at an inn on the side of the road. He just wanted to get some drinks and a place to stay but the lodging people opposed. But, a man took pity and let him in. They didn't have drinks or a real room, but they let him stay in a makeshift room. The merchant couldn't sleep because he was so hungry and thirsty. Next door, he saw an inn full of soldiers who were drinking and eating, and talking about campaigns he had never heard of. After a time they began calling to each other: “The general is coming!” Then, the merchant saw them run out to get him with paper lanterns and a big procession. The general came to the inn and the guards followed and waited for his commands. The inn-keeper served food and drinks to the general. When he finished the officers told him to rest after his long journey. A young officer named Asti came and watched over the general for the rest of the ...

A couple held a special lucky gold ring, and whoever had it would always have enough money. But, they didn't know so they sold the ring, and became very poor. They had a dog and cat who were also poor and starving, and wanted to help their owners. The dog suggested getting the ring back. The dog wanted the cat to catch a mouse to retrieve the ring.  The cat liked the idea, and caught a mouse to do the deed. The mouse, dog and cat went on a journey to fetch the ring, and bring it back to the pet's owners. The cat could climb over objects that the dog had to run around, so the cat beat the dog home. The cat was praised for retrieving the ring. The dog was beat and scolded for not getting the ring, and the cat did not step in to say the dog helped. The dog was so mad that the cat did not tell the owners that it was his idea, and that he did a majority of the work getting the ring back. The dog tried to chase the cat, and the two have been enemies ever since.  The beginning of the...