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Asklepius’ Lair
Asklepius’ Lair
a poem inspired by Asklepius, the god of medicine & doctors, from Greek religion and mythology
Emma’s Book Talks
Jul 2
Mothman: The Ancient Sources Of A Modern Myth
Mothman: The Ancient Sources Of A Modern Myth
A look at the myth of Mothman and some of the ancient myths that might have influenced it.
Connlyn Sinclair
Jul 1
Sir Tessio: A Retelling of Theseus and The Minotaur
Sir Tessio: A Retelling of Theseus and The Minotaur
The myth of the Greek hero Theseus rewritten in the style of medieval romance Sir Orfeo.
Connlyn Sinclair
Jun 23
Breaking Up, the Mythology Way
Breaking Up, the Mythology Way
How to Decipher Coded Messages
Mhannan
Jun 23
Calling all heroes
Calling all heroes
The challenge is set
Laura
Jun 22
The Baroque Painter of Religion, Mythology, Witches and Allegory
The Baroque Painter of Religion, Mythology, Witches and Allegory
Selected Works by Baroque Painter Salvator Rosa
Muse Spells
Jun 21
Arachne’s Woven Webs of Truth
Arachne’s Woven Webs of Truth
a mythological poem inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses
Emma’s Book Talks
Jun 21
Ovid’s Tales of Warning: The Raven and the Crow
Ovid’s Tales of Warning: The Raven and the Crow
This article explores the dangers of gossip as shown through Ovid’s tale of the raven and the crow in his Metamorphoses.
Tom Barrett
Jun 21
Back to Basics: The Word
Back to Basics: The Word
MYTHOLOGY: What It Is, and Why We Like It
Mhannan
Jun 19
La Lllorona: Exploring a Mexican Myth
La Lllorona: Exploring a Mexican Myth
La Llorona, The Weeping Woman, is a classic Mexican myth told across generations.
Diana De Los Santos| Urban Planner & Story Teller
Jun 18
Hind Horn: A Very Ancient Romance
Hind Horn: A Very Ancient Romance
Some thoughts on Hind Horn, and it’s longer more ancient predecessors
Connlyn Sinclair
Jun 18
The Strange Myth Of The Twa Sisters
The Strange Myth Of The Twa Sisters
Some thoughts on The Twa Sisters a Scottish tale that is perhaps a remnant of an ancient Norse belief in reincarnation
Connlyn Sinclair
Jun 17
I’m Running a Publication For 6 Months
I’m Running a Publication For 6 Months
What have we achieved in 6 months?
John isikli
Jun 15
Theseus’ Six Murders
Theseus’ Six Murders
a mythological poem inspired by the “hero” Theseus
Emma’s Book Talks
Jun 14
Homosexuality In Greek Mythology
Homosexuality In Greek Mythology
Greek mythology reflected an image of ancient Greek culture. As a result, homosexuality is presented not only in Greek religion but also in…
John isikli
Jun 14
Examining Mythological Stories With Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics
Examining Mythological Stories With Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics
Mythological heroes are the very basis of some of humanity’s oldest stories and play a significant role in creating the identities that…
John isikli
Jun 13
Kore, Dread Goddess of the Underworld
Kore, Dread Goddess of the Underworld
a mythological poem inspired by the Homeric Hymn to Demeter and Bernini’s sculpture The Rape of Proserpina
Emma’s Book Talks
Jun 6
Bird-Tribe Incarnate
Bird-Tribe Incarnate
Cultivating one’s Personal Mythos
Obsidian Eagle
Jun 5
Ovid’s Tales of Warning: Baucis and Philemon
Ovid’s Tales of Warning: Baucis and Philemon
This article explores the importance of charity and piety in Roman mythology through the tale of Baucis and Philemon.
Tom Barrett
Jun 3
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