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What does fantasy mean to you at its core? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day ago by Houseofoliviereu@lemmy.world to c/fantasy@lemmy.ml

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As for me, fantasy is creation, dream, escape; a canvas for the impossible. Just the creativity. Everything is possible. No limit.

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[–] illi@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Interesting question! I think if you go to the core ideas, escape and imagination.

Never really thought about it, but I guess it takes me to the time when I played as a kid, thinking up these worlds and stuff.

[–] Houseofoliviereu@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

So, imagination, I would say (to put it more...simple). Making up worlds thanks to some readings, or TV shows (for kids). I think when we were kids we were allowed to imagine anything. When you are an adult.... well.. I think we know 🫠