Mythology
If a character is in love with themselves or is very vain or conceited, it is likely an allusion to ...
Who is Narcissus
If an underdog slays a giant, it is likely an allusion to ...
Who is David and Goliath
If there is a symbol that stands for strength and justice (and was either stuck in a stone or presented by a hand reaching out of water), it is likely an allusion to ...
What is Excalibur
If a character is good of heart (and probably beautiful), but is being held back by her step family (probably step sisters who are not attractive), it is likely an allusion to ...
Who is Cinderella
If someone says "there's no place like home," or clicks his or her heals together three times, it might be an allusion to ...
The Wizard of Oz
If a woman goes against the government to do what she knows is right even if she will be arrested, it is likely an allusion to ...
Who is Antigone
If someone is being tested for faith and they lose everything, but gain back more than they had after being tested, it is likely an allusion to ...
If there is something that tries to make everyone equal, like no one can sit at the head of a table because it is round, it is likely an allusion to...
What is the Round Table
If a character tricks people into participating in unfair contracts, it is likely an allusion to ...
Who is Rumpelstiltskin
If someone stabs someone in the back, they are probably referencing Shakespeare's play:
What is "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar"
If something that a character does opens a, let’s say “box” of craziness, it is likely an allusion to...
Who is Pandora
If you read a book and a woman tempts a man with something (like an apple), it is likely referring to...
Who is Adam and Eve
A super famous wizard is likely an allusion to ...
Who is Merlin
If someone promises to rid the area of vermin, and then the people renege on their promise, they should expect an allusion to...
Who is The Pied Piper of Hamelin
My math teacher is "he who must not be named" is most likely an allusion to...
Who is Voldemort from the Harry Potter series
If a hero is practically invincible, except for one small vulnerable area (like a heel), it is likely an allusion to ...
Who is Achilles
If one brother kills another brother, it is likely an allusion to...
Who is Cain and Able
If someplace is considered ideal, it is likely an allusion to this place that King Arthur lived:
What is Camelot
If a character (or two) are taken away from their home and they are smart enough to leave a trail of, let’s say, bread crumbs, it is likely an allusion to
Who is Hansel and Gretel
"I meant to get my homework done, but my brain went down a rabbit hole" is likely an allusion to ...
What is Alice in Wonderland
If a beautiful woman causes destruction (in this case an entire war), it is likely an allusion to...
Who is Helen of Troy
If a child leaves the home, goes through hell and then returns home to a family who is so excited to see him or her, it is likely an allusion to...
Who is the Prodigal Son
If characters are seeking an object that has great value, has never been found, and is unlikely to be found, it is likely an allusion to...
What is The Holy Grail
If a character starts out not attractive or successful, but waits it out and becomes beautiful or successful as an adult, it is likely an allusion to...
What is the Ugly Duckling
If there are two emotionally unstable young lovers who have families that hate each other, it is probably an allusion to...
What is Romeo and Juliet