Love and Matrimony
"LOVE your own, kiss your own,"
I think this line is very cute! While simple, it can lead to a story that just revolves around the happiness in a family who is grateful for their loved ones.
Relics
I like the story about what little girls and boys are made of. It'd be interesting to go against the story-- like girls aren't always sweet and such or they aren't always made of "sugar and spice". It's a general idea right now, but the story could expand on how a boy and girl may not necessary act like a typical boy or girl and how others might see it.
Bibliography. The Nursery Rhyme Book by L. Leslie Brooke.
Proverbs
I think the story about sneezing is cute. Since it's over the course of most of the week, there could be a story about every day that follows the prompt. I also enjoy the story about the one who thrives; it could tie in with someone who constantly wakes early to go to work and put all their efforts in.
"As the days lengthen, so the storms strengthen."
It's a simple line, but could revolve around a rainy, gloomy day. I could even personify rain.
Songs
"Say, will you marry me, my pretty maid?"
"Yes, if you please, kind sir," she said.
"What is your fortune, my pretty maid?"
"My face is my fortune, sir," she said.
"Then I can't marry you, my pretty maid!"
"Nobody asked you, sir," she said.
I don't really know how to tie this in with a story, but I thought it was funny. I like sassy characters; they're always fun to write. I do have a vague idea about someone trying to go after another person just for their fortune and going into more detail about it.
Bibliography. The Nursery Rhyme Book by L. Leslie Brooke.
1. Pyramus and Thisbe. Pyramus and Thisbe were lovers who were not allowed to be together. However, they decided to sneak off, but when Thisbe went to the location, she fled because she was afraid of a lioness. However, when she left, her veil fell off. When Pyramus came, the sight of the veil caused him to believe that his lover died. As a result, he killed himself, which also led to Thisbe killing herself.
2. Babylon. Babylon was founded in 2300 BC and abandoned in 141 BC. At one point, Babylon was known as the largest city in the world. It was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
3. Belus. Belus is known as the king who founded Babylon. He is also associated and sometimes linked to Zeus He is the god of war.
4. Euhemerus. Euhemerus was a greek writer and philosopher. It is not known where he is from-- there are several debates on his origins. He tried to tie in mythology with history.
