Perhaps the reason so much magic or mystical can be associated with the Medieval age still exists is because of what we still don't know about it. I'm no history major by any means but much of the medieval era I am familiar with was referred to as "The Dark Ages" From fall of Rome to the spread of Christianity across Western Europe all we have is stories of magic. King Arthur for one I believe, is a good example of this myth and wonderment.
As for the study involving children and the loss of innocence I would put television and mass media on the line for that, as well the lack of control parents tend to have (or take responsibility for) when allowing the youngest to be consumed by it. Some kids play with spaceships others toy swords but what child hasn't wanted to be king or queen of a castle at some point in their youth?
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"May those who love us, love us. And those who hate us, may God turn their hearts. And if he doesn't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping." -Celtic Proverbs
Grateful am I to have a sword in which to defend myself at all times, blessed am I for the days I need not use it.
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