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Fantastic Fantasy
Exploring the Fascinating Features of Fantasy
What are the Features of Fantasy?
An imaginative story that typically weaves magic or other supernatural phenomena into a self-coherent plot or setting (e.g. magic spells, mythical creatures, fabled kingdoms, witchcraft, wizardry, medieval universes). Unlike science fiction and horror stories, fantasy stories usually avoid deeply scientific themes or macabre plots. They tend to take place in imaginary worlds where magic and magical creatures are common, and they may serve as a bridge between medievalism and popular culture.

Common elements: magic [magical elements], mythological undertones, internal coherence, adventure. 

Definition source: Genre Definitions - Fantasy (nycmidgnight)

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