This isn't really a silly question. I am working on a book and there is
a page where I am quoting examples of myth, legend, folklore, fairy
tales, fiction or whatever where a picture or a statue or an "idol" or
an "icon" turns into a "living" person or some sort of "real thing".
Obviously Pygmalion. Also the picture of Dorian Gray, the Golem, Don
Juan's “stone guest”, the legend of Slappy Hooper ...
(Also movies, such as Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo" or
Federico Fellini's episode in "Boccaccio 70". Maybe I could also add the
Marshmallow Man in "Ghostbusters", but I'm not sure).
Any other examples? Also from different cultures?
"Silly" or mocking answers will be welcome. But I wouldn't mind getting
a few real suggestions.
Thanks
Giancarlo
