The Bloody Mary legend has several origin theories. One theory is that it was named after Queen Mary I of England. She was known for her persecution of Protestants, and her actions were so bloody that the name might have been associated with a spooky or menacing figure. Another idea is that it could be related to a folktale or superstition that evolved over time, with elements added to create the spooky 'Bloody Mary' we know today.
Well, it's a bit of both. The name 'Bloody Mary' was given to Queen Mary I because of her brutal actions against Protestants. But the legend that we know today, where you say her name three times in a mirror and she appears, is not a true story in the sense of the supernatural. It's likely a made - up horror story that was passed down and grew over time. Maybe it was inspired by the real - life horror of her reign.
The tale of Bloody Mary often involves her being a vengeful spirit. Some say she was a wrongly accused or murdered woman seeking revenge. Different cultures and regions have their own takes on the specifics, but the basic idea is of a menacing presence connected to a mirror.
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" The Legend of Lu Zhen " was a 59-episode TV series. It told the legendary story of Lu Zhen, the eldest daughter of an official and merchant family in the Northern Qi Dynasty. Lu Zhen was born into an aristocratic family of officials and businessmen. His mother died early, and he was kind and intelligent since he was young. He was his father's right-hand man in business. However, she suffered from her stepmother's jealousy and oppression, causing her father's death and family to be destroyed. She had nowhere to live. In order to avoid his stepmother's pursuit, Lu Zhen took the palace maid examination and entered the palace. In the palace, she experienced all kinds of difficulties and challenges, but with her intelligence and courage, she gradually gained the appreciation of Emperor Xiaozhao and became a high-ranking female official. At the same time, a touching love story also unfolded between her and Emperor Wucheng Gao Zhan. " The Legend of Lu Zhen " had its premiere in 2013, with Zhao Liying, Chen Xiao, Qiao Renliang, and others as the main actors.
The Queen Mary is said to be haunted. There are stories of strange noises, like the sound of phantom footsteps in the empty hallways. Some claim to have seen apparitions of crew members or passengers who once sailed on the ship. For example, there are tales of a woman in a white dress wandering on the decks at night.
According to what I've learned so far, the Legend of Lu Zhen doesn't have any official sequels or derivative works. Although the novel " The Legend of Lu Zhen " was very popular, the author, Bai Luomei, did not reveal whether there would be a sequel or other derivative works. Therefore, we need to wait for the author or copyright owner to make the next arrangements.
"The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" was a series of 10 movies adapted from Mr. Gu Long's novel. According to the order of the story, they were "Lu Xiaofeng's Pale","The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Great King of Golden Roc","The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Iron Shoes Thief","The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Silver Hook Casino","The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Embroidery Thief","The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Ghost Mountain Villa","The Mystery of the Bloody Clothes","Before and After the Final Battle of the Legend of Lu Xiaofeng","The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Sword God's Smile", and "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Phoenix Dance in the Ninth Heaven". These movies told the legendary story of Lu Xiaofeng solving all kinds of strange cases in Jianghu. Among them,"Lu Xiaofeng's Legendary Sword God's Smile" was a suspense/martial arts/ancient costume film that was released in 2007. It was directed by Deng Yancheng and starred by Zhang Zhilin, He Rundong, and Zhang Daming. This series of movies had attracted the attention of Gu Long fans and celebrity fans during the filming stage, and it had triggered a viewership boom after the broadcast.