Dark fantasy plot idea

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WVWriterGirl

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I have an idea for a new story. A dark fantasy that involves a revenant, set in medieval times. I've been searching the web for beliefs regarding revenants, but haven't come across anything yet. Therefore, I have a few questions...

1. Are revenants tied too closely to vampires for me to ever be able to separate them, and make my revenant something completely different? I don't know enough about the mythos to know...
2. "Eric Draven" from The Crow was technically a revenant. If I write a story where the main character is a revenant, will people say, "Puh-shaw...this is fanfic, set in medieval times!" I don't want that.
3. Are there any paper-and-ink books with revenant myths explained that you could recommend, or any websites that might be helpful?

I haven't actually started this story yet. I'm in the "research" phase of the process, trying to discern if it's feasable. Any help you could give me would be much appreciated.
 

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To answer questions 1 and 2, I think it would really depend on how you plot the story. Honestly, when I see the word "revenant" my mind automatically thinks vampires and The Crow and creepy but sexy gals with black eyeliner.
 

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Funk and Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore Mythology and Legend has a long entry for revenants, with lots of cross-refs. It's too long to retype, anyway. Check your local library.

I say just write the story and let someone else worry about whether it's too close to something else.
 
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