mythossubmissions
In the Stars: The eyes of Thiazi
Many gods seem to share a fondness for tossing things into the heavens. This week we take a look at how Thiazi's eyes wound up in the sky.
top of page
No posts published in this language yet
Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.
Georgia Garfield-White
- Feb 24
- 4 min
Origins: The Tooth Fairy
this week we take a look at the surprisingly recent origins of the Tooth Fairy, and the long history of dental superstitions.
35 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Feb 2
- 5 min
Mythical Cats Around the World
Cats have played a significant role in superstition and folklore around the world, appearing as both protectors and threats.
201 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jan 12
- 2 min
In the Stars: The Two Bears
Once human, the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are said to have been placed into the night sky as stars by the Greek god Zeus.
168 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Dec 9, 2022
- 4 min
Legendary Figures of Christmas and Yule
This week, in honour of mid-winter we take a look at some of wintery figures associated with the holidays.
70 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Nov 17, 2022
- 7 min
Four Fairies from British Ballads
Kings, Queens, Knights and Hinds, this week Mythos takes a look at a few of the more famous fairy figures who feature in British Ballads.
58 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Legends and Superstitions of Halloween
In honour of the holiday, we take a look at a some of the history, superstitions and legends of Halloween.
42 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Oct 6, 2022
- 7 min
Mythical Man-eaters from European Fairy Tales
Cannibalism plays a surprisingly large role in European fairy tales, but why is this, and which fairy tales feature a human-hungry villain?
139 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
Mythos Visits: Kourion
We finish off our exploration of Cyprus with a trip to the ancient city of Kourion, with its Roman houses, theatre and Nymphaeum .
16 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
Mythos Visits: The Birthplace of Aphrodite
Mythos continues our exploration of Cyprus as we take a look at the birthplace of Aphrodite, Goddess of love.
44 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jul 28, 2022
- 6 min
Mythos Visits: Paphos Mosaics
We continue our tour of Cyprus as we take a look at the Paphos mosaics and the legends that inspired them.
60 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
Mythos Visits: Paphos Archaeological Site
On a trip to Cyprus here at Mythos we were lucky enough to explore Paphos Archaeological Site, boasting ruins from ancient Greece and Rome.
40 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jun 30, 2022
- 5 min
Sun Goddesses Around the World
Many of our most well known solar deities - Apollo, Ra - are male. This week we shine a light on the often overlooked goddesses of the sun.
201 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- May 26, 2022
- 6 min
A Brief Introduction to the Trojan War: Part Three
Mythos concludes its look at the Trojan war as we talk about the Trojan Horse, and everything that came after.
90 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- May 5, 2022
- 5 min
A Brief Introduction to the Trojan War: Part Two
This week we continue our introduction to the Trojan War, exploring the deaths of some of Greece's most famous and beloved heroes.
67 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Apr 15, 2022
- 6 min
A Brief Introduction to the Trojan War: Part One
The Trojan War is one of the most well known wars from myth, fought between the Greeks and the Romans. We take a look at how it began.
89 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Mar 25, 2022
- 5 min
Mythical Monsters: Greece
Each country has their mythical monsters, and this week we take a look at some of the terrifying creatures from Greek legend.
74 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Mar 3, 2022
- 6 min
A Brief Introduction to the Egyptian Gods
The Egyptians worshipped many gods, their numbers reaching into the thousands. This week, Mythos takes a look at just a few of this number.
122 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Feb 10, 2022
- 5 min
7 Impressive Mythical Hybrids and the Animals They’re Made Of
One of the most popular types of mythical creature, is one made from the pieces of real animals. Mythos takes a look at hybrids of myth.
1,818 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jan 21, 2022
- 6 min
A Brief account of life with Cryptids
The modern myth, there are many today who fervently believe that we share our planet with cryptid creatures - yeti's, monsters and moth men.
56 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Dec 30, 2021
- 4 min
Origins: A Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at the months that make up the year and the gods that they are named for.
20 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Dec 16, 2021
- 4 min
Origins: The Legend of Father Christmas
We take a look at the folklore surrounding Father Christmas, and how it has evolved over the years.
149 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Nov 25, 2021
- 4 min
Magical Horses from Around the World
One of Humanity's steadfast companions, horses can be found all around the world and, therefore, so do their myths.
358 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Nov 4, 2021
- 9 min
‘Beauty and the Beast’ and Similar Stories
Some legends are told gain and again, appearing around the world in different forms. One such story is Beauty and the Beast.
233 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Oct 8, 2021
- 5 min
Seven Plants and the People That They Used to Be
According to Greek myth, many plants were once human - run afoul of a god's temper, or pity. We take a look at some of these unlucky people.
138 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Sep 17, 2021
- 5 min
Mythical Monsters: Japan
Each country has their mythical monsters, and this week we take a look at some of the terrifying creatures from Japanese legend.
126 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Aug 27, 2021
- 5 min
A Brief Account of Life with Phoenixes
Dying and then living again, the Phoenix is an important symbol of rebirth and renewal that remains popular in cultures around the world .
116 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Aug 6, 2021
- 5 min
Household Guardians from Around the World
This week we taking a look at some of the different fairies, spirits and gods thought to have protected households around the world.
436 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jul 16, 2021
- 6 min
A Brief Account of Life with Loki
Loki the Trickster is one of the more famous deities in the Norse Pantheon, we take a look at the myths and history of this iconic figure.
158 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
The Kraken vs the Colossal Squid
For centuries, tales of the Kraken have been frighten sailors. But where did these myths come from? And is there any truth to the myth?
185 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jun 4, 2021
- 4 min
Trickster Gods of African Myth
Trickster gods are key figures in mythology and appear in myths around the globe. We take a look at a few such gods, from African myth.
1,804 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- May 14, 2021
- 6 min
10 Greek and Roman Gods that are Weirdly Specific
They may not be throwing thunderbolts, and sending storms, but the minor gods of Greco-Roman myth had their own (very odd) parts to play.
5,326 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Apr 23, 2021
- 6 min
Origins: The History of the Great Flood
Noah was not the only one to escape a flood and many cultures have tales of heroes escaping flooding - but where do these legends come from?
436 views1 comment
Georgia Garfield-White
- Apr 2, 2021
- 4 min
Resurrection in Mythology
Phoenixes to Persephone - in honour of Easter, we've taken a look at different resurrection myths from around the world.
4,069 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Mar 19, 2021
- 5 min
Mythical Mountains (And the Beings that Live There)
There are many tales of mythical mountain, where gods, monsters and magical creatures were thought to dwell. Here we have just a few:
1,273 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Feb 19, 2021
- 5 min
Corvids as Symbols of Misfortune
Corvids, a genus of birds found across the world, play a significant role in mythology - where they are often painted as villainous
211 views1 comment
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jan 29, 2021
- 6 min
A Brief Account of Life with Dragons
Part two, of A Brief Account of Life with Dragons explores the history of the East Asian dragon, and how it differs across the continent.
102 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jan 22, 2021
- 6 min
A Brief Account of Life With Dragons
One of history’s most iconic mythological creatures is, of course, the dragon. Seen in cultures all around the world.
111 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Jan 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Myths and Legends Behind the New Year
New Year's is one of the world's oldest celebrations and naturally comes with hundreds of rich traditions, based on myths and legends.
127 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Nov 10, 2020
- 5 min
A Brief Account of Life with Djinn
The idea of Djinn, or Genies, as magical, wish-granting spirits is one that Disney has popularised, but the actual mythology is far older.
245 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Nov 10, 2020
- 5 min
A Brief Account of Life with Unicorns
Rainbows, glitter, wings and magic - all the staples of the modern unicorn. But where did the myth come from? And how has it changed?
133 views0 comments
Georgia Garfield-White
- Apr 14, 2020
- 4 min
7 Terrifying Mythological Creatures that live in Rivers and Streams
Humans have always been dependant on water. And equally we have always been vulnerable to it, both in reality and in myth.
2,332 views0 comments
bottom of page