Mythos

We dive back into the wonderful world of Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ Epic - an incredible musical retelling of the Odyssey.

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

Inspired by Greek myths and a fantastic book series, we take a look at the new Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

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

This week we explore the incredible Epic concept album, which retells the story of the Odyssey, from Troy to Polyphemus the Cyclops.

This week we take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the creatures that Tiffany Aching encounters in Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

This week we take a look at Disney's Tangled, and other variations on Rapunzel - the fairy tale that inspired the film.

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

Kij Johnson’s novel, The Fox Woman, is an enchanting retelling of the Japanese legend of Kaya no Yoshifuji - a man stolen away by a fox.

We take a look at Elizabeth Lim's enchanting novel which reimagines the Six Swans fairy tale in an Asian-inspired fantasy world.

This week we take a look at the fairy tale influences behind Margaret Owen’s incredible ‘Little Thieves’.

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.

Set in Canada, Jordanna Max Brodsky’s novel explores mythology from both Inuit and Viking cultures following the story of the hunter Omat.

We take a look at the legends that inspired Tan's Daughter of the Moon Goddess, from Chang'e to the Four Dragons.

in this novel Pratchett asks the question 'what defines a person' as we meet his interpretation of a golem - creatures from Jewish folklore.

We continue our exploration of how European folklore inspired The Witcher as we delve into season two and the dreaded Baba Yaga.

Mythos takes a look at the Egyptian gods that served as inspiration from Marvel's latest TV adaptation - Moon Knight.

Drawing inspiration from 'The Snow Queen', Disney's Frozen has more in common with the classic tale than you might think at first glance.

We explore the folklore of fairies and landscapes, and how Terry Pratchett uses both to great affect in his fantasy novel Lords and Ladies.

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.

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.

Released in 2021, The Green Knight tells the story of a popular Arthurian myth, starring Gawain and a mysterious, seemingly immortal knight.

We take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the magical weapons that appear in Veronica Roth's YA fantasy novel, Chosen Ones.

This week Mythos delves into Greek myth as we take a look at Hadestown, a stunning musical reimagining of Orpheus and Eurydice.

We take a look at Tracy Deonn's stunning novel Legendborn, which offers a unique reimagining of Arthurian Legend.

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?

We take a look at the different iterations of 'The Little Mermaid' and the influence folklore played in Hans Christian Andersen's writing.

We take a look at Kristen O'Neal's 'Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illness' and explore the link between lycanthropy and illness.

This week, we take a look at Disney's 'You're Welcome' and its introduction to one of Polynesia's biggest heroes - Maui.

This week we take a look into the shapeshifting women of European mythology with Sharon Blackie's novel, Foxfire, Wolfskin.

Telling the story of three sisters, stolen to fairyland, Black draws on myths of evil fairies and the ways that people protected themselves.

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?

Mira Grant's 2017 horror novel sees a crew of scientists travelling to the Mariana Trench, where killer mermaids lurk beneath the waves.

Vampires are a long time favourite in fiction, this week we're taking a look at how satirical author, Terry Pratchett reimagines the myths.

Flashy, vibrant and with a stunning soundtrack, Disney's Hercules is definitely eye-catching - but how close is it to the original myths?

Possibly the most famous fantasy author of all time, Tolkien clearly drew inspiration from various legends - significantly, Norse myths.

In his supernatural thriller, ‘The Hollow Tree’, James Bogden pulls inspiration from a supernatural entity: the Psychopomp.

Helen Dunmore’s novel, Ingo creates a beautiful and enchanting world that draws on a classic of British folklore - the Mermaid.

Sophie Anderson’s The House with Chicken Legs draws inspiration from the folklore of Baba Yaga. A terrifying witch who lives in the woods!

Mira Grant's, Feed follows a group of Bloggers covering the Presidential campaign in a zombie-filled America.