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Q&A Create and using a custom version of a part of an existing mythology

In my story, I've decided to create some legends, myths, and prophecies for one of the species I used. I don't think there is any problem with this even if I haven't created this species. But one ...

4 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Shkeil‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T03:06:26Z (about 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/9008
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Shkeil‭ · 2019-12-08T03:06:26Z (about 5 years ago)
In my story, I've decided to create some legends, myths, and prophecies for one of the species I used. I don't think there is any problem with this even if I haven't created this species.

But one of these legends is a rewrite of the legend of Fenrir, from Nordic mythology. The link between my custom version and the original version is obvious in the story told by both versions, and it need to be obvious. It's even explained by the tellers.

Could this point be problematic for readers?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2013-09-26T14:57:11Z (about 11 years ago)
Original score: 3