This is actually pretty similar to the Fairytale Challenge some time back, with a cultural twist.

The challenge is simply this: Write a story that fits L&C with a folk tale of your country/culture. Perhaps a short synopsis of the original folk tale that your story was based on would be good. And do include some background information on the actual folk tale as well, like whether it's Irish, Indian, or Inuit.

Any takers?

--meclone2--

Hey, that sounds pretty cool! I'll get started ASAP!

Great idea, meclone2! Now where can I find a piece of either Polish or American folklore that would be interesting enough to write a story about . I'm eager to see what other come up with .

- Laura

Just what exactly do you mean by 'folklore'? Could I even use a Greek myth?

Interesting challenge!
AnnaBtG.

By folklore, I do mean folk tales, myths and legends. You know, the kind of story that either links you with your ancestors or with your country of allegience. Which are probably 2 different places for most people in immigrant countries (like USA, Canada, even Singapore).

I'm Chinese (my great grandfather migrated over from China) and a Singaporean (Singapore is the country of my citizenship), so I guess I would either choose a Chinese folk tale (like Mulan ) or Southeast Asian folk tale to base my LC story on.

I stressed "your country/culture" because I was hoping for more variety in the stories. There are so many different cultures out there and I was curious to see how LC would end up with these cultural influences.

Me, I personally consider Roman and Greek myths/legends to be more literary than cultural; that's because the English language is so heavily influenced by the ancient Greek and Roman cultures.

But if you are Greek, then they are definitely part of your culture, so don't let me stop you.

Happy writing!

--meclone2--

Thanks, youclone !

I know a lot of Greek myths and more recent folklore stories. I'll find a suitable one and use it.

(It will be my 7th WIP... or 8th? OMG, but I can never resist a challenge)

AnnaBtG.

hmm. clark has been compared to a greek god before. he might make a good apollo. cool.

Paul, who will not be writing "clark bunion and babe, the blue ADA." sorry.