Mythology and Folklore KT

Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass The story of the Queen's Croquet Ground is very interesting.  Alice stands up and is forceful, and the soldiers(cards) seems to start looking at her for direction.  I think that this would be fun in a story, to have characters who follow whoever is the most stubborn and bossy.   The story "Who stole the tarts" is a wonderful idea.  It takes a nursery rhyme and makes it into a real event.  Are there any nursery rhymes that are free domain? The idea of the looking glass world is intriguing.  I am wondering, though, why there is not a copy Alice on the other side?  What would it be like if she met her looking glass counter part?  And what if the looking glass was a reflecting pool instead?    I am also thinking of adding some science fiction in this as well.  Maybe the main character arrives on a new planet by mistake, through a teleportation device or ...

http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/myth-folklore-unit-king-arthur.html Myth-Folklore Unit: King Arthur mythfolklore.blogspot.com Content for a course in Myth & Folklore taught at the University of Oklahoma. Pages. Home; Weeks 2-3; Weeks 4-5; Weeks 6-7; Weeks 9-10; Weeks 11-12 Doing a take on King Arthur would be very interesting.  I am thinking of changing the setting to a more steampunk vibe, or maybe have all the main characters be female instead of male.  I think doing a take on one of the quest stories would be fun.  I am reasonably well versed in the adaptations of King Arthur; various cartoons, movies, and the TV show Merlin.  The Sword in the Stone was one of my favorite movies when I was little. The ideas of honor, valor, and equality are very common in many of the adaptations. http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/07/britomart-magic-mirror.ht ml I really love the Britomart stories.  She is heir to the throne a...