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Manuscript vs Myth: Spinning Silver
We take a look at the fairy tale influences behind Naomi Novik’s enchanting, Rumpelstiltskin-inspired novel, Spinning Silver.
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- Jun 29
- 10 min
Two Lines
Inspired by the Child's Ballad, Willie's Lady, Will and his wife, Nell find themselves unable to conceive under a witch's curse.
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- Apr 27
- 10 min
Music vs Myth: Epic
This week we explore the incredible Epic concept album, which retells the story of the Odyssey, from Troy to Polyphemus the Cyclops.
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- Apr 20
- 3 min
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.
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- Apr 13
- 6 min
Thief
Vic was going to do it this time.
He had first seen the selkies months ago and now he could almost feel warm fur beneath his fingers.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Mar 2
- 7 min
Manuscript vs Myth: The Wee Free Men
This week we take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the creatures that Tiffany Aching encounters in Terry Pratchett's Discworld.
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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.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Jan 5
- 7 min
Dracula and the Pop Culture Vampire
Perhaps the most well known vampire story, Dracula had a profound influence on the horror genre, and even on how vampires are viewed today.
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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.
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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.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Oct 13, 2022
- 7 min
Manuscript vs Myth: Little Thieves
This week we take a look at the fairy tale influences behind Margaret Owen’s incredible ‘Little Thieves’.
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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?
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
In Summary: The Wedding of Thor
When his beloved hammer, Mjolnir is stolen Thor, god of thunder has no choice but to disguise himself as a bride to steal it back.
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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.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
In Summary: The Ballad of Tam Lin
A popular Scottish ballad, the legend of Tam Lin tells the story of Janet who must win her Love from the cunning fairy queen.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Jun 9, 2022
- 8 min
The Influence of Folklore and Fairytale on The Witcher: Season Two
We continue our exploration of how European folklore inspired The Witcher as we delve into season two and the dreaded Baba Yaga.
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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.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- May 12, 2022
- 2 min
The Seal-Bride
“Once a Selkie finds its skin again, neither chains of steel nor chains of love can keep her from the sea.”
― John Lynch
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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.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Apr 21, 2022
- 6 min
Movie vs Myth: Frozen
Drawing inspiration from 'The Snow Queen', Disney's Frozen has more in common with the classic tale than you might think at first glance.
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