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10 World Locations Of Myth & Legendary Lore

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First Posted: 03/04/11 09:23 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:35 PM ET

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Even though we can get to the other side of the world in less than a day, there are still places that resist becoming everyday. Over the centuries they have accumulated tall stories like Manhattan accumulates tall buildings. So pack your compass, reading glasses and imagination for a journey to sites of myth and legend. Here are ten places that are caught in the imagination more tightly than on any map.

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Woods-shade
Remember, pillage THEN burn.
569 Fans
01:53 PM on 03/05/2011
Been through Glastonbury (Avalon), would love to go to Greece and Tibet, see the Himalayas. But enjoy the view looking up, not climbing them.
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John Galt's last name is McGuffin-Smithee
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10:44 AM on 03/04/2011
Avalon in the UK sounds more interesting than Avalon on Catalina Island.
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Woods-shade
Remember, pillage THEN burn.
569 Fans
01:54 PM on 03/05/2011
Look up the "Glastonbury Music Festival". : )
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10:11 AM on 03/04/2011
Only been to three of the spots. Valley of the Kings and Troy are well worth the trip. Carthage is a let down. We go to Tunisia every spring and spend half the time in an inn 10 minutes from Carthage and never make the trip over
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