Levi Angenendt

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About Levi Angenendt

History of humankind? Astrological considerations? Where is the ability to look into the future!""Our future is shaped by the events of our past my friends. Do you not know that?" A conversation between Dagobert Duck and Professor Zodiakus. Source: Lustiges Taschenbuch Spezial Edition: Magisches Entenhausen. As a child, I fell in love with all kinds of books. Books are magical; they shape how we think and how we talk. Through this mechanism they even shape our reality. With the advancement of technology, humanity has gained new outlets for creating media, but these principles still hold true for music for movies and other devices for storytelling."My favorite book is "Käpt'n Blaubär (Bluebear) and His 13 1/2 Lives" by Walter Moers. Towards the end, Blaubär ventures into the mystical city of Atlantis. After encountering a series of small adventures, he stumbles upon a Colosseum where the great minds of Zamonia engage in a battle. But not in a contest of physical prowess, but of intellect. In this arena, these brilliant individuals compete in a contest of wits and rhetoric. It is a showdown where the most convincing storyteller, spinning the most fantastical tales, emerges victorious. Blaubär becomes one of these renowned 'lying gladiators,' mastering the art of crafting mystical narratives. He earns the prestigious title of 'Invictus' as the undefeated champion of the Colosseum. However, his reign is challenged when the legendary lying gladiator, Nussram Fhakir -'The Only One,' makes a dramatic return. Blaubär's world is shaken when he suddenly finds himself unable to conjure any more lies. He faces defeat, but in a revelation, he reflects on his countless incredible adventures on his route to Atlantis. Realizing the fantastical nature of these tales, he chooses to embrace the truth. In an unexpected turn, Blaubär emerges victorious by breaking the only possible rule in a game where deceit is celebrated. Winning a game of lies by telling the truth. I consider this the ultimate feat — winning with the power of honesty in a contest where deception reigns supreme.