Were monks often depicted as bards in fiction?

Yes, it is. Many works of fiction have incorporated the pandemic as a backdrop or a significant plot element.

In fantasy fiction, bards are important for entertainment. They perform in taverns and courts. They can be a source of news too. Their skills with music and words can sometimes have magical properties. Like in some stories, a bard's song can soothe a wild beast or break an evil spell. They add a touch of art and culture to the often - violent and adventurous world of fantasy.

It depends. While not all fiction incorporates real property, many do, especially in genres like mystery or drama where property can be a key element in the plot. For example, a mystery might revolve around a property inheritance or a dispute over a valuable estate.

Yes, it is. You can find jury duty scenarios in various forms of fiction, like movies and books.

Teleportation in fiction is often depicted in various ways. Sometimes it's a flash of light and a person disappears from one place and instantly appears in another. For example, in 'Star Trek', they use the transporter which breaks down a person's molecules and reassembles them at the destination. In some superhero stories, like 'Nightcrawler' in X - Men, it's a more magical - looking blue smoke and a quick jump through dimensions to get to a new location.

Bards are usually depicted as charismatic individuals. They have a way with words and music. They are often shown with a musical instrument like a lute or a harp.

One famous bard in fiction is Bilbo Baggins from 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'. He often composes songs and poems that play important roles in the stories. Another is Taliesin from Welsh mythology. His tales and poems are well - known in the fictional realm related to Welsh heritage. And of course, there's Homer Simpson from 'The Simpsons' who once fancied himself a bard when he started writing songs in one of the episodes.

Well, one reason could be that green is a visually distinct and somewhat menacing color. It makes the acid stand out and seem more dangerous or mysterious.

Sometimes, it's because the industry standards or reader expectations push for certain tropes and archetypes. This can lead to one-dimensional portrayals of women. Also, a lack of diverse voices in the writing community can contribute to this issue.

In fiction, the time machine is often depicted as a complex mechanical device. For example, in H.G. Wells' 'The Time Machine', it is a vehicle that can travel through time by manipulating the fourth dimension. It usually has controls for setting the time destination, and sometimes it comes with a seat or a cockpit for the traveler. The appearance can range from a large, elaborate contraption to a more compact and portable device in some modern interpretations.