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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Tag: Folklore

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Music to Write Realmgard to: Ghost Riders in the Sky

Feb 4, 2024Jan 31, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"If you wanna save your soul From hell a-riding on our range Then, Cowboy, change your ways today Or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Country Music, Folk Music, Folklore, Ghost Story, Ghosts, Johnny Cash, Music, Music to Write Realmgard to, Mythology, USA

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Swan of Tuonela

Jan 31, 2024Jan 30, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

For context, Tuonela is the Finnish underworld, and a swan is like a fancy duck.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 1800s, Classical Music, Finland, Folklore, Music, Music to Write Realmgard to, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Romantic Music

Music to Write Realmgard to: Hildebrandslied

Jan 28, 2024Jan 27, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I have so heard it said: That once came together in single combat Hildebrand and Hadubrand between two hosts"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged Classic Literature, European History, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Folklore, Germany, Heavy Metal, Historical Fiction, History, Metal, Mythology

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Battle of Evermore

Jan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"The drums will shake the castle wall The Ringwraiths ride in black."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 70s, Fantasy, Folk Music, Folklore, Led Zeppelin, Lord of the Rings, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Lullaby of Takeda

Jan 13, 2024Jan 13, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I would quickly quit here and go back. To the other side (of the mountain) I can see, my parents' house."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged Art History, Folk Music, Folklore, History, Japan, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, World Music
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Music to Write Realmgard to: Regin Smiður

Jan 3, 2024Jan 2, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Regin is a good smith, But to few is he faithful."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2000s, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Folklore, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture Critique, Vikings
Silhouette of a person riding a horse at sunset.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Ghost Riders in the Sky

Oct 18, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"If you wanna save your soul From hell a-riding on our range Then, Cowboy, change your ways today Or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Country Music, Folk Music, Folklore, Ghost Story, Ghosts, Johnny Cash, Music, Music to Write Realmgard to, Mythology, USA
Metal being held on an anvil with tongs.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Regin Smiður

Sep 28, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Revisiting the exciting world of Faroese folk ballad-inspired Heavy Metal Music.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2000s, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Folklore, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture Critique, Vikings

ICYMI — Music to Write Realmgard to: Hildebrandslied

Jun 18, 2023Jun 18, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

What better why to get into that Father's Day spirit than with a song about a father and song fighting each to the death?

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged Classic Literature, European History, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Folklore, Germany, Heavy Metal, Historical Fiction, History, Metal

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Swan of Tuonela

May 3, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Tuonela" is the Finnish underworld. A "swan" is like a fancy duck. Any questions?

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 1800s, Classical Music, Finland, Folklore, Music, Mythology, Romantic Music

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