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Apocrypha

Apocrypha means 'hidden things' in Greek. The Apocryphical books of the Bible fall into two categories: texts which were included in some canonical version of the Bible at some point, and other texts of a Biblical nature which have never been canonical.Visit Sacred-Texts.com for further information.

Apocrypha

by Mefistofeles on Aug 30, 2004 20:48:28

Greek for 'hidden things'. Slang term derived from the Apocryphical Books of the Bible. In daily speech, "Apocrypha" and "apocryphal" means something that is not canonical, something that doesn't really count. Often used by comic book or tv-show geeks.

Example:
No, no -- Spock never visited Never-Never Land in current Star Trek continuity. That episode is totally apocryphal.

(Note that the example itself is apocryphal and not taken from neither the real world nor Star Trek lore.)

Apocrypha

by Aedwynn on Nov 01, 2005 14:36:33

Writings of doubtful authorship or authenticity; Spurious, false, mystical, forbidden or heretical writings.

Example:
"This story about a UFO sighting in the newspaper seems a bit apocryphal..."

apocrypha (fiction)

by Kerria190 on Nov 20, 2016 14:50:01

In the context of fiction, apocrypha includes those fictional stories that do not belong within a fictional universe's canon, yet still have some authority relating to that fictional universe. The boundaries between canon and apocrypha can often be blurred.

The word "Apocrypha" is sometimes used to describe works set in a fictional universe that may not belong in the canon.

These may include tie-in merchandise such as video games, novels and comics, which are sometimes termed 'Expanded Universes'.

Often these materials might contradict the continuity that has already been established by 'canon'. Even when no such contradictions occur, such materials may still be deemed apocrypha possibly because they might have been produced largely independently of the creator of the fictional universe. For example, Joss Whedon, creator of the Buffyverse, has little involvement with the Buffyverse novels and has never read an entire novel, let alone closely overseen or edited one.

The Star Trek canon consists of the various Star Trek television series and movies. All the other Star Trek stories which have been licensed by Paramount (novels, comics..) are not part of canon, they are instead apocrypha. Fan fiction is classified as fanon.

Example:
Lady 1: You thinks, It's canon?

Lady 2: Nah, apocrypha (fiction)

Singh Apocrypha

by ba66e77 on Jul 17, 2019 09:26:20

A collection of texts of dubious origin, dated to ancient Greek civilization. Initially believed to be holy texts, they were later found to in fact be a collection of trivia questions and (often incorrect) answers.

Example:
The provenance of that document is as dubious as the Singh Apocrypha.

Apocrypha

by Enjoyitmf11 on Dec 11, 2024 15:19:31

It's a Playbook pretty much or a source or instructions

Example:
Took a look at the apocrypha to find some insight.

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