Where did the name of fantasy novels come from?

The word 'cultivation' was used in some web novels to describe a cultivation method or a realm of life. It first appeared in some traditional martial arts novels. It referred to improving one's martial arts and strength to an extraordinary realm by practicing internal, external, and magical techniques. In web novels, cultivators usually referred to those who had special cultivation methods or talents. They could improve their cultivation to reach a realm beyond ordinary people through continuous cultivation and experience. Therefore, the term 'cultivation' was sometimes used to describe the state of mind or realm that some cultivators had achieved in real life.

The legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty were named "legendary" because of their storytelling and narrative characteristics. In the Tang Dynasty, legendary novels were a form of literature that was usually known for its twists and turns, thrilling, bizarre plots, and dramatic narrations. The content of legendary novels often involved historical figures, mythological figures, legends, etc., and often presented a unique literary style and narrative characteristics with the virtual story world as the background. On one hand, the name of "legend" in the legendary novels of Tang Dynasty reflected the uniqueness of its story and narrative method, on the other hand, it was also related to the social and cultural environment of Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, legendary novels were regarded as an elegant form of culture, favored by nobles and literati, and were widely spread and read. Therefore, the name "legend" of the legendary novels also reflected the specific requirements and standards of the Tang society and culture for literary works.

Nowadays, fantasy novels have many sources. Some of them may come from traditional martial arts novels and fantasy novels, but they may also come from the cultures and traditions of other countries. The following are some common sources of fantasy novels: 1. Traditional Wuxia novels: In ancient China, there were many famous Wuxia novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, Journey to the West, etc. These novels were also adapted into fantasy novels such as Sword Comes, Battle Through the Sky, etc. Fantasy novels: Fantasy novels are a traditional literary form originating from Europe, such as Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, etc. 3. Chinese web novels: There are many famous fantasy novels in the Chinese web novel market, such as "Douluo Continent","Martial Universe","Choosing the Heaven" and so on. The culture and traditions of other countries: Some of the cultures and traditions of other countries have also been adapted into fantasy novels such as the Magic Empire and Fantasy World in the United States, Detective Conan in Japan, and the Index of Forbidden Magic Books in Japan. Fantasy novels came from a wide range of sources, from traditional martial arts novels and fantasy novels to cultures and traditions from other countries.

Most of the good weapons in fantasy novels came from the following ways: [1. Natural Divine Weapons: Some weapons are naturally formed in battle. They may be the inheritance left behind by the Divine Weapons themselves. They may also be dropped at a special place or time.] 2. Search for artifacts: In many fantasy novels, the protagonists would find some legendary artifacts through constant search and exploration, and obtain or create them. Inheriting the family's inheritance: Some novels will tell the story of the protagonist inheriting the family's weapons. In this case, the family might leave behind some special weapons that only the outstanding descendants could inherit and manufacture. [4. Obtained after completing a mission: Some novels will describe the protagonist obtaining some divine artifacts through some special missions or challenges.] These artifacts might be official rewards or obtained from a special place or character. [5. Combining Divine Artifacts: In some novels, the protagonist can create some new weapons by combining Divine Artifacts.] This method of synthesis may require some special materials or skills, so the protagonist needs to constantly explore and take risks to obtain these materials.

The good weapons in fantasy novels mostly came from mysterious spirit stones, divine artifacts, treasures, or divine beasts. Among them, spirit stones were one of the common sources of weapons in many fantasy novels. They could be made into various powerful weapons. Divine artifacts and treasures were the sources of weapons that often appeared in novels. These weapons usually had mysterious power and unique attributes. Divine beasts were also commonly used weapons in novels. They usually had great strength and special attributes that could be used to attack enemies. In fantasy novels, there were many sources of good weapons. Every weapon had its own unique story and background.

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This sentence came from the Chinese web novel " Lord Snow Eagle ".

The descriptions of the prehistoric times in fantasy novels mainly came from ancient Chinese myths and legends and Taoist culture. The prehistoric period was a very important period in ancient Chinese mythology. Many myths and legends and Taoist culture had stories and legends about the prehistoric period. For example, in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong was an immortal in the prehistoric times. He obtained supernatural powers through cultivation and fought fiercely with many demons and ghosts during the prehistoric times. In the Romance of the Gods, the prehistoric period was the transition period between the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Many immortals and demons appeared during this period and left behind many legendary stories. These legends and stories were widely used in fantasy novels and became important subjects for describing the prehistoric times.

The earliest origins of elves and dwarves in fantasy novels could be traced back to ancient fantasy literature and legendary worlds. In these works, elves and dwarves are often described as coming from another world or race, separated from humans and other races. Elves were often described as superior creatures from forests and grasslands, possessing beauty, agility, and magical abilities. Dwarves were usually described as a race of dwarves from the underground, with strong, brave, and intelligent characteristics. The origins of these characters can be traced back to many fantasy and legendary works such as The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter.

The sources of materials for writing fantasy novels were very wide and usually included the following: Traditional fantasy novels and myths: These novels and myths usually contain rich imagination and fantasy elements. 2. Modern science fiction: Many science fiction novels also contain a large number of fantasy elements such as the Milky Way Empire and the Three-Body Problem. These works provided the inspiration and settings needed for many fantasy novels. 3. Games and anime: Many games and anime also contain a lot of fantasy elements such as World of Warcraft and League of Legends. These works provided the background and plot needed for many fantasy novels. 4. Folklores and myths: Many folklores and myths also contain a large number of fantasy elements, such as Journey to the West and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. These works could provide the necessary plot and setting for fantasy novels. The sources of materials for writing fantasy novels were very wide, including traditional fantasy novels and myths, modern science fiction, games and anime, folklore and myths, and so on. These materials provided a lot of inspiration and settings, making fantasy novels full of imagination and mystery.