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== [[Oral Tradition]], [[Folklore]], Myths and Legends == |
== [[Oral Tradition]], [[Folklore]], Myths and Legends == |
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* Odin, the chief god in [[Norse Mythology]], is said to have plucked out an eye to gain wisdom from a magic well. (see [[Blind Seer]]) Personal sacrifice to gain knowledge is actually a recurring theme for him. |
* Odin, the chief god in [[Norse Mythology]], is said to have plucked out an eye to gain wisdom from a magic well. (see [[Blind Seer]]) Personal sacrifice to gain knowledge is actually a recurring theme for him. |
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* In one [[Robin Hood]] story, the hero wears an eyepatch as part of a disguise to compete in the royal archery contest. Despite jeers from the spectators - who can't see how someone missing an eye could possibly aim straight - he wins easily. |
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== [[Tabletop Games]] == |
== [[Tabletop Games]] == |
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