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Mar 31, 20225 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Lords and Ladies
We explore the folklore of fairies and landscapes, and how Terry Pratchett uses both to great affect in his fantasy novel Lords and Ladies.
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mythossubmissions
Mar 11, 20227 min read
The Influence of Folklore and Fairytale on The Witcher: Season One
Folklore and fairytales have long played a part in the fantasy genre. This week we take a look at their influence on Netflix's The Witcher.
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mythossubmissions
Feb 17, 20226 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: North Child
Pattou’s North Child reimagines the legend of East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a story of a girl taken from her family by a polar bear.
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mythossubmissions
Jan 27, 20228 min read
Movie vs Myth: The Green Knight
Released in 2021, The Green Knight tells the story of a popular Arthurian myth, starring Gawain and a mysterious, seemingly immortal knight.
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mythossubmissions
Jan 6, 20225 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Chosen Ones
We take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the magical weapons that appear in Veronica Roth's YA fantasy novel, Chosen Ones.
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mythossubmissions
Dec 2, 20217 min read
Musical vs Myth: Hadestown
This week Mythos delves into Greek myth as we take a look at Hadestown, a stunning musical reimagining of Orpheus and Eurydice.
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mythossubmissions
Nov 12, 20215 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Legendborn
We take a look at Tracy Deonn's stunning novel Legendborn, which offers a unique reimagining of Arthurian Legend.
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mythossubmissions
Oct 14, 20214 min read
Movie vs Myth: The Mummy
Cult Classic, The Mummy may have earned two sequels, a children's cartoon and 2017 reboot, but how closely does it relate to the real myths?
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mythossubmissions
Sep 24, 20215 min read
The Influence of Folklore on The Little Mermaid
We take a look at the different iterations of 'The Little Mermaid' and the influence folklore played in Hans Christian Andersen's writing.
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mythossubmissions
Sep 3, 20214 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses
We take a look at Kristen O'Neal's 'Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illness' and explore the link between lycanthropy and illness.
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mythossubmissions
Aug 13, 20217 min read
Music vs Myth: You’re Welcome
This week, we take a look at Disney's 'You're Welcome' and its introduction to one of Polynesia's biggest heroes - Maui.
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mythossubmissions
Jul 23, 20215 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Foxfire, Wolfskin
This week we take a look into the shapeshifting women of European mythology with Sharon Blackie's novel, Foxfire, Wolfskin.
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mythossubmissions
Jul 2, 20215 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: The Cruel Prince
Telling the story of three sisters, stolen to fairyland, Black draws on myths of evil fairies and the ways that people protected themselves.
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mythossubmissions
Jun 11, 20214 min read
Movie vs Myth: Thor Ragnarök
It may have made $449.3 million at the Box Office, gaining positive reviews, but how similar was the third Thor movie to myths of Ragnarök?
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mythossubmissions
May 21, 20215 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Into the Drowning Deep
Mira Grant's 2017 horror novel sees a crew of scientists travelling to the Mariana Trench, where killer mermaids lurk beneath the waves.
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mythossubmissions
Apr 30, 20215 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Carpe Jugulum
Vampires are a long time favourite in fiction, this week we're taking a look at how satirical author, Terry Pratchett reimagines the myths.
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mythossubmissions
Apr 9, 20217 min read
Movie vs Myth: Hercules
Flashy, vibrant and with a stunning soundtrack, Disney's Hercules is definitely eye-catching - but how close is it to the original myths?
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mythossubmissions
Mar 12, 20216 min read
The Influence of Norse Mythology on Tolkien’s Works
Possibly the most famous fantasy author of all time, Tolkien clearly drew inspiration from various legends - significantly, Norse myths.
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mythossubmissions
Mar 5, 20214 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: The Hollow Tree
In his supernatural thriller, ‘The Hollow Tree’, James Bogden pulls inspiration from a supernatural entity: the Psychopomp.
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mythossubmissions
Feb 12, 20215 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Ingo
Helen Dunmore’s novel, Ingo creates a beautiful and enchanting world that draws on a classic of British folklore - the Mermaid.
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