Q1 - Myths from Around the World

[Crystal]

Update msg 23: 10/3

[Tomethee Chalamet]

I'm a little late to the party but I heard I can list the books I read this quarter already, and I have big plans for March so I wish to join! (Also I love challenges yes I do)
1/3

1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.

2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.

3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.

4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.

5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.

6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.

7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries or a book about a captured child.

✔️8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies. Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor I am so happy that Sam is a Valkyrie who flies omg

9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.

10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character

11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.

12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.

13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.

14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.

15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.

16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role or a book which features horses.

17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).

18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read manga.

19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.

20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.

[Carmen]

Update to message #27
PROGRESS: 18/20

❎5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
La Odisea✔

[Jade Melody]

Update to message 57, 6/7

[histeriker]

Update msg #35
5/5

[Nikki]

*Update to msg. 26

5/6 books complete

[[deleted user]]

message 8 update

Progress: 9/20

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Update to Message 17: 18/20

18/20

6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart. - The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo- set in Malaysia

10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character - Malevolent character (Chronos) - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. Maximillian Fly by Angie Sage

14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck. - Green cover: Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region. - Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay- area based on Turkey

[Mie]

Monthly update msg 4: 8/7 - COMPLETE ✔️

Thanks for leading a great challenge, Wolf! 🤗

[Snezana]

Update to message #55

8/10

6. 13. 15. 19.

[Ryan]

update message 86

14/20

[TerryJane, Challenges]

Updated message 38. Progress: 15/20

[Megan]

Update to msg 64

Three more read in February for a total of 6.

6. Lang suir - Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.

by Eka Kurniawan

Not only was it set in Indonesia, but several characters arguably died from a broken heart, or at least from their romantic entanglements.

13. Encantado - Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.

by Mario Vargas Llosa

Set in Peru.

15. Merfolk - Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.

by Sonia Faruqi

Most of the characters are merfolk ... and the ones that aren't spend a good portion of the story on the sea.

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Mie wrote: "Monthly update msg 4: 8/7 - COMPLETE ✔️

Thanks for leading a great challenge, Wolf! 🤗"

Great job Mie! Thanks for participating!!

[Wolf (Alpha)]

oshizu wrote: "@Wolf (Alpha)

I'd planned to read another book or two for this challenge but I will not, after all.
It was fun reading books for this challenge, so thank you very much for leading it! 💗"

Thank you for participating! It was fun!!

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Updated through here.

[L Y N N]

Message #11

Currently at 14/15 books pledged. :)
I started at 5, then increased to 10, and now it looks as if I'll easily get 15 done by the end of March! :)

[Marja]

Update to message #36

4/6

4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.

Set in Japan. Kissavieras

19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.

Set in Russia. Before I Croak

[Octothorpe Reader Leora K]

I am late to the party, but I am in for 2.

MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
Progress: 0/2

[Catka]

Update msg 78: 16/20

[Nathalia]

Progress: 1/4

1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions:
Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning:
Fábulas italianas

4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
O Conto da Deusa

12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. O príncipe medroso e outros contos africanos

13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
Mitos, Contos e Lendas da América Latina e do Caribe

[Lindsay]

Update msg 10

11/8

[Nikki]

*Update to msg. 26

6/6 --- CHALLENGE COMPLETE!

[Ryan]

update message 85
17/20

[Carmen]

Update to message #27
PROGRESS: 19/20

❎14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
The Kiltartan Poetry Book✔ (Set in Ireland and with a green cover)

[[deleted user]]

Update to Message 8
12/12 Challenge completed

✅1. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning. The Quiche of Death
✅4. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character. A Midsummer's Equation
✅5. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. Medea
✅7. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. Things in Jars
✅8. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies. A Morbid Taste for Bones
✅10. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character. Captain of the Sleepers
✅11. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting. The People in the Trees
✅12. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
✅13. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Borges and The Eternal Orangutans
✅14. Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck. Sweet Home
✅17. Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire. Life After Life
✅19. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. The Brothers Karamazov

[Carmen]

Update to message #27
PROGRESS: 20/20 Challenge completed

❎17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
Little Fires Everywhere✔ (features fire)

Thanks for leading this great challenge, Wolf!

[L Y N N]

Update to message #11:

14/15 books pledged as of March 1!

I increased my goal yet again!

[Ryan]

update to message 86
20:20 completed

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Great job Carmen!! Thanks for participating!!

Updated through here.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Update Message 17: 20/20!

20/20

1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.- Gray Mountain by John Grisham

2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue. - The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett- grace and virtue: Prior Philip

3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.- Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood - work unseen

4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa- set in Japan AND a pure-hearted character

5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. - The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway- I feel like everyone in this book is short-sighted...

6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart. - The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo

7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. - The Capture by Kathryn Lasky - an owl child.

8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
The Dry by Jane Harper

10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character - Malevolent character (Chronos) - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting. - forest:
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. Maximillian Fly by Angie Sage

13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. -A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck. - Green cover: Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
-The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses. - Horses! - One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters

17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames). - Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi (features fire)

18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).- Pax by Sara Pennypacker

19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two by John Tiffany

20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region. - Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay- area based on Turkey

[Lilly]

Update to message 42- 5/5 completed

[Jade Melody]

update to message 57: 7/7!!! yay!!

[L Y N N]

Update to message #11:

Began with goal of 5, then raised to 10, then raised to 15!

15 books read of 15 books pledged as of March 19! DONE!

[TerryJane, Challenges]

Updated message 38. Read 20/20. Complete!
Thanks for the challenge.

[Catka]

Update msg 78: 20/20 - done
This was fun.

[Marja]

Update to message #36.

5/6

13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Torakka

I'm almost done!

[Sarah]

Message 31 Updated

2/2-COMPLETED

[Brittany]

Updated post 6
5/6

[Clare]

Updated message 33
4/4 completed

[Marja]

Update to message #36

6/6

9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event. The Dry (Set in small town in Australia that suffers from drought.)

Challenge completed. This was fun!

[Snezana]

Update to message #55

13/10 Completed!

7. 8. 9. 10. 20.

[Nathalia]

Update to message 173

4/4 Completed!

[Crystal]

update msg 23: 11/3

[Nicole]

Update to Msg. 32:

13/10

[Vernice]

Final update of post 93

Progress:

13/10

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Thank you everyone for participating. I had fun leading this challenge.