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What is "The Bowmen" by Arthur Machen famous for?

  • Creating the legend of the Angels of Mons

  • Starting the fantasy mid-world trend

  • Being the birth of modern horror

  • Introduction of vampires into fiction

Answer

"The Bowmen" by Arthur Machen is renowned for its significant role in the emergence of the legend known as the Angels of Mons. This legend gained prominence during World War I when British soldiers believed they witnessed otherworldly beings resembling medieval archers coming to their aid during the Battle of Mons.
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