Mythos

Join us this month as we tell the story of a young man destined to marry a princess and the wicked king determined to prevent it.

This month here at Mythos we were delighted to get to chat with Joe Goodkin, and discuss his latest album, The Blues of Achilles.

We follow Percy Jackson and his friends from the depths of the underworld to the heights of Olympus in the series finale.

This week we join our heroes as they challenge the gods - running into Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus and even the Fates...

We dive back into the world of Percy Jackson as our heroes continue their adventure - and we take a look at Medusa, Echidna and the Chimera

In this Korean Fairy tale a young woman who shows kindness to the simplest of creatures finds her friendship repaid tenfold.

We take a look at the fairy tale influences behind Naomi Novik’s enchanting, Rumpelstiltskin-inspired novel, Spinning Silver.

Around the world there are many versions of the 'Cinderella' story; a mistreated girl, wicked stepmother, missing shoe and happy marriage.

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.

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.

this week we take a look at the surprisingly recent origins of the Tooth Fairy, and the long history of dental superstitions.

Cats have played a significant role in superstition and folklore around the world, appearing as both protectors and threats.

Perhaps the most well known vampire story, Dracula had a profound influence on the horror genre, and even on how vampires are viewed today.

This week, in honour of mid-winter we take a look at some of wintery figures associated with the holidays.

In honour of the holiday, we take a look at a some of the history, superstitions and legends of Halloween.

"There are koi in the pond, massive, serene, and I wonder: are they dreams of fish, or fish who dream?" ― S. Monette

Peadar O’Guilin’s ‘The Call’ tells the story of Nessa, a girl born into a dystopian future Ireland, a land besieged by vengeful Sidhe.

A popular Scottish ballad, the legend of Tam Lin tells the story of Janet who must win her Love from the cunning fairy queen.

Flowers are often born from tragedy, such was the case of the romance between Farhad and Shirin, whose doomed love birthed the first tulip.

We recount a legend of the Polynesian hero, Maui and how he caught to sun to slow its hurried rush across the sky.