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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.
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May 7, 20212 min read
Tamamo-No-Mae
“The cunning fox is as murderous as the violence of the wolf.” – Thomas Paine
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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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Apr 23, 20216 min read
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?
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Apr 16, 20213 min read
The Beetle on the Moon
“…but the moon was shining and to conceal her deed, she took a pail of pitch and began to tar the moon black.” – Emilie Demant Hatt
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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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Apr 2, 20214 min read
Resurrection in Mythology
Phoenixes to Persephone - in honour of Easter, we've taken a look at different resurrection myths from around the world.
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Mar 26, 20212 min read
The Children of The Earth
"Love is born into every human being; it calls back the halves of our original nature together," - Plato
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Mar 19, 20215 min read
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:
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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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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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Feb 26, 20218 min read
Cupid and Psyche
"At once the secret was revealed. "There lay the gentlest and sweetest of all creatures, Cupid himself." – Lucius Apuleius
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Feb 19, 20215 min read
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
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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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Feb 8, 20211 min read
The Fall of Carthage
Dido was on fire with love and wandered all over the city in her misery and madness like a wounded doe.” ― Virgil
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Feb 8, 20213 min read
Between the Extremes
Let me warn you, Icarus, to take the middle way. Travel between the extremes." ― Ovid
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Feb 4, 20213 min read
The Magpie Bridge
"How can one have the heart to go back on the bridge made of magpies?" ― Qin Guan
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Jan 29, 20216 min read
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.
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Jan 22, 20217 min read
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.
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Jan 1, 20215 min read
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.
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