Posts made by Tomáš Karban

@knownsense So far, I focus on the cultures I mentioned (and I'm also beginning to get to shamanism and its forms, I like the idea that everything living and non-living has its soul, and shamanic magic in terms of protective and auxiliary spirits)
It all depends on how interested the mentioned culture interests me and so I also study it in a way that I like (as a hobby, through books and many stories - and also on the Internet when I can't find the right answer)
I don't think I could know everything even if I dedicated my whole life to it, but I will try

@D-lusch Great! I don't love Egyptian mythology as much as Norse and Greek mythology, but it's also great, especially in terms of their views on death and the counterweight to chaos and order.

I'm thinking of re-reading the hobbit, after all, it's been a while since I've read it, and the details are starting to fade.

I don't think you will be very disappointed with the hobbit thanks to the fact that the filmmakers put a lot of work (and especially time) so the films are quite faithful (and the changes are acceptable and have a reason)

Nevermind I found a english version of Alois Jirásek ''Staré pověsti české'' - Ancient Bohemian Legends/Old Czech Legends

@kaia_ as I mentioned, I read some sagas and also a lot of legends and myths (I recommend Neil Gaiman and his Norse mythology)
Europe before Rome? so it doesn't occur to me much except legends and sagas
The only thing that comes to my mind are old stories and legends about the origins of the Slavs and therefore the Czechs (but I do not know if they are also in English -Just look at it and no, but if you were interest i will recommend Eduard Petiška (lots of legends) and Alois Jirásek)
Rome was one of the largest empires and lasted a very long time, so the concept before Rome does not occur to me much (I really do not remember any, sorry)
there is a lot of it during or after Rome (Its a shame that i dont read a much about about europe (except Rome, Greece and Northern)

@silenceiswisdom Yes, i read some sagas (most legendary) and i love Béowulf
But its really tough reading

This is normal chat, don't expect any plea for advice (maybe little) or a story twist worthy of Hollywood

want to start one topic too so -hey!

BUT BEWARE - Wait for a long and probably boring essay

For some reason, these things take me
I have an urge to learn about them as much as possible and I have great respect for them (I don't believe in their gods - a stupid question that everyone asks me)
I have an urge to recognize their traditions as well, because simply looking at the world of such Northerners, Egyptians and Greeks seems wonderful and deserves recognition.
That's the real reason I read, watch and play fantasy (although they are never true to the original)
There are a lot of things I would like to visit in my life (although I doubt I will succeed)

It started when I first saw Percy Jackson films
At that time I loved them (today I already know what the shit is)
The idea of ​​demigods and so many magical creatures and objects fascinated me
I started reading books by Rick Riordan and learned so many things from mythology and I'm happy for that
I read his books perhaps six times and it wasn't enough for me

• From his series PJ I started to love Greek gods and their magic
• From his HoO series I started to love the Roman military and learned about different formations, equipment and positions (I also learned a little Latin and it led me to assassins creed when Ezio was still the protagonist)
• From his trilogy Magnus Chase I started to completely love the Northerners - I also have a lot in common with them, I'm Czech and their culture influenced us a lot
• I've read his other books, but these meant the most to me

I also got other titles

• Tolkien's Books (I Love The Hobbit)
• Harry Potter (not much at the beginning and very end)
• The Inheritance Cycle (Masterpiece, but reading it's a bit challenging)
• The Witcher (quite funny to imagine the monsters in the way the author described them, because I probably do not have to explain to you that Czechs have identical folklore, but we have always presented them in fairy tales as harmless creatures trying to fool people and still fail, or often as impartial pilgrims)

AND GAMES! LOTS OF GAMES!

• Does anyone share my passion with me?
• Take it as an opportunity to recommend some good fantasy books and games or just chat

PS - of course I don't take the facts from those books and games seriously and I always check the information (I swear to god or straight to all the gods that if someone tells me that Loki is Thor's brother, I hit him right in the face)

The Last Goodbye - Billy Boyd

For sadness, this is the best kind of song
the beginning is sad and slowly turns into hopeful to happy, and then you just feel calm and reconciled

Always use mithril my shield brother!

one super secret place (everyone knew about it) on the border of the forest and the village, near the cottage where I grew up
it was an elevated place from where I could see the end of the village and the beginning of a massive forest with a stream a short distance away
I went there with my best friend and despite the fact that I am afraid of the forest and heights, I have always been fine with her

My fears are (get ready for the big ride to paradise -I mean HELL)

• Dark
• Height
• Depth
• Mirrors
• Death
• Blood
• Abandoned places
• Talking to people
• Deep forest
• Unknown
  Weird, isn't it?

For some countries, the carrying and use of weapons could be tightened (you know which ones)
There is no point in banning something that saves the lives of decent people every day (bad people will always find their way to guns and they will not be interested in not having papers for it)

In truth? masturbating 🤣😂

But other than that, my stages are
1 - Listening to sad music, depressing thoughts (Oh no! I will die one day)
2 - Listening to music that I would describe as hope (slow change of genre from sad to hopeful / joyful)
3 - Throw everything behind your head and scold myself for being such a loser that I'm thinking of something like that)

BONUS - try to set a goal no matter how big (because the road without a goal makes no sense) if you start to be sad that you can't fulfill it
a) Try again and try harder
b) Stop thinking about it for a while and focus on a slightly more accomplished task

BONUS N2 - Go to a chat site and realize that there are a lot more people who are worse off than you
Like me, read the first post where someone asks for a nude photo and laugh what a loser it is

For me, it's about establishing any relationship with strangers or just talking to them about something serious
Understand, it's not hard for me to ask for directions, to order something and so on, but to go and do something important (or establish a relationship) and my heart is pounding fast, I can't speak and if so, my words are wrong)
until recently, I rejected it and didn't even try
Then the best friend I loved left me (she say that she found better friends who smoke, drink and are cooler than me)
Eventually I stopped dealing with it and I try it normally (LOTS TRY, and a lot of rejections)
It's still the hardest thing for me, but I don't have a block like that anymore

• dots do not work on my keyboard and I am to lazy to copy/paste it

@Futushimo Too offensive to my taste, but I actually agree with you
As far as my opinion is concerned, she should not ask what to do but decide for herself what is best for her and especially not to do anything reckless that she could regret.

Like - getting to know new people and their views on certain things, I also like to get to know other cultures through the people who actually live it.
Hate - perverts, horny and so on
I totally hate the phrase "M18 with a big dick is looking for a horny slut" and others who skip when they realize I am not girl

The Perks of Being a Wallflower- 2012
Les Misérables - 2012
Walking Tall - 2004
These are movies that will never bore me and I can watch them all around

@Pepsigurl
this is the worst advice I've ever heard

This is how it works maybe in movies (or it's done by whores)

if he stares at you and doesn't talk to you, he's probably shy and by starting to get around other boys you won't help him

If he's not shy, he'll probably think you're a whore if you flirt with others and then with him again.

If he doesn't mind, he's an idiot and you should leave him

Sometimes the girls just have to take the first step - talk to him and (for sure in privacy) tell him you like him (and it will work out somehow)

Personal advice - start by telling him that you like him (and keep it there for some time) and not by "having a crush on him and that you love him", etc.
Btw I say this from my experience and how I would behave towards such behavior and a declaration of love

I lost the girl I loved because I was shy and the fact that she started dating others didn't give me courage
I regretted it a lot and it hurt for a long time
In the end, I said to myself that I must not be so serious and express my feelings as soon as possible and not be disappointed with the failure.
However, there are so many people who haven't realized it yet (maybe they won't even realize it at all)