Fantasy (disambiguation) facts for kids
Fantasy is a super cool type of story, art, movies, and even music! It's all about magic, amazing creatures, and things that aren't real but are super fun to imagine. In fantasy, magic or supernatural stuff is a big part of the story, the world it's set in, or even the main ideas. Think of dragons, wizards, and faraway lands!
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What is Fantasy?
Fantasy is a type of art, books, movies, television shows, and music. It uses magic and other amazing, supernatural things. These magical elements are a main part of the story's plot, its main ideas (called themes), or the setting where the story takes place. Sometimes, it's all three!
Fantasy in Stories and Movies
When we talk about fantasy, we often think of exciting stories. These stories usually have magic, special events that aren't natural, make-believe creatures, or amazing fantasy worlds. Imagine a world where you can fly, or where animals can talk!
Other Meanings of Fantasy
The word "fantasy" can also mean a few other things:
- Fantasy (psychology): This is when someone imagines a situation that isn't real. It's like daydreaming! These imagined situations might show what someone really wants or hopes for.
- Fantasy sport: This is a game where you create your own dream team of real sports players. Your team then competes against other fantasy teams. How well your fantasy team does depends on how well the real players perform in their actual games.
- Fantasy (music): In music, a "fantasy" is a special kind of song or piece. It doesn't follow strict rules and lets the composer be very creative and free with the music.
Fantasy in Music and Companies
The word "fantasy" is also used in the names of songs, albums, and even companies:
- Songs: Many artists have songs called "Fantasy," like Aldo Nova's "Fantasy (Aldo Nova song)" or Mariah Carey's "Fantasy (Mariah Carey song)." There's also a famous song by Earth, Wind & Fire called "Fantasy (Earth, Wind & Fire)."
- Albums: Some music albums are named "Fantasy," such as "Fantasy (Carole King album)" by Carole King or "Fantasy (Jay Chou album)" by Jay Chou.
- Fantasy Records: This is a record company in the United States. It was started a long time ago in 1949 and has released music by many different artists.
Fantasy in Transportation
- Fantasy: This is also the name of a large cruise ship! It was built by Carnival Cruises and used to sail from New Orleans to the beautiful Caribbean islands.
See also
In Spanish: Fantasy para niños
