Myths and Legends
I took this photo of the tree at the bottom of my garden. I want you to look carefully at the brown area. It is actually ivy that has been cut from the roots and is dying. It was gradually taking over the tree so the owners decided to take drastic action to get rid of it. It certainly is no longer growing and for me, has created a scene from a film!
As you probably know, hubby and I like old films and Jason and the Argonauts (1963) is among our favourites. It is one of those films that is ideal to watch on a Sunday afternoon when it is pouring with rain and you want to shut out the world. It is the story of young Jason, sent to find the golden fleece in order to reclaim his father’s throne from King Pelias. As with many Greek myths it is a romping tale during which Jason confronts all sorts of creatures and magic.
He finally finds the fleece and it is here that my picture comes in. Here is the shot of the fleece in the film. See the resemblance?
It will be easier for you to watch the clip. So get yourself a wet Sunday and sit back and enjoy. If you fancy knowing a bit more of the story, The BBC’s Michael Wood explains it HERE
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ZscZq9GP0?feature=player_detailpage]
This is of course a post for the letter ‘M’ for the fabulous ‘Alphabe-Thursday’ over at Jenny Matlock’s great blog. Do go over and see what the ‘M’ the others have posted!
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I can definitely see the resemblance!
I’ve not seen this film before!
Do you celebrate Halloween there?
If you do, you should leave the ivy on there and put some kind of eyeballs and dangling hands in the ivy and light it from below. I suspect it would be sufficiently scary for all who wander by!
Thanks for an aMusing link to Alphabe-Thursday’s letter ‘M’.
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched Jason on a Sunday afternoon when I was young 🙂 resemblance seen!
I’ve never actually seen the film, or if I did, I don’t remember it. 🙁
my DH loves watching those movies too. Again and again and… Well, you get the picture!
Jason is one brave guy! Great choice of word! {:-D
Love this. Thanks for reminding me.
It’s definitely one worth watching! And yes, I can see the similarities in your photo.
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I can see the resemblance! Love this film, reminds me of when it always used to be shown at Easter hols. :O)
I couldn’t see at first what you meant, made total sense once being reminded of the scene.. I agree an old classic film is great to cosy up on the sofa to enjoy on a lazy weekend afternoon… My Nan first got me into films and some of the greatest like Hitchcok, Bette Davis, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers to name a few. All the big MGM Musicals etc, our kids also love films, on tv and regularly at the cinema… :))
One of my favorite as well.. 😉