You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? Bell’s library in Beauty and the Beast Ok, ok, all joking aside, this prompt is perfect for us readers and writers, so we all know what kind of answer we have. The perfect space for reading and writing? I mean IContinue reading “We All Know the Answer”
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The Cretan Bull
The Cultural Tapestry of Ancient Crete In the rich fabric of Cretan culture and religion, the great bulls emerge as symbolic icons. These bulls weave together myths, archaeological findings, mythologies, and literary narratives. Central to this intricate maze are the myths of Europa, Pasiphae, the Minotaur, King Minos, and the captivating traditions of bull dancing.Continue reading “The Cretan Bull”
The Legacy of the Minotaur
The Minotaur Through the Ages: A Literary Odyssey The Minotaur, a half-man half-bull creature born of myth and imagination, has transcended the boundaries of ancient lore to become a captivating figure in literature. His birth, his pain and his life and death in the labyrinth have inspired writers and artists alike in conversations spanning millennia.Continue reading “The Legacy of the Minotaur”
The Good Greek Doctor, Asclepius
Asclepius, was known as the divine healer of Greek Myth and lore. He was the revered god of medicine and healing in Greek myth. His story of life and death crosses between the realm of the dead, the human world and the eventual rising to the status of god. Born to Apollo, the god ofContinue reading “The Good Greek Doctor, Asclepius”
The Disguises of Zeus
Zeus really is one of the most dynamic of the Ancient Greek gods. Sure he eventually transitioned into the Roman Empire and changed his name to Jupiter but nothing will top the amount of rich and interesting stories born from the shenanigans of the Greek Zeus. Let’s take a look at the ten times thatContinue reading “The Disguises of Zeus”
The Seven Wives of Zeus
All hail the almighty Zeus, the great god of thunder, the highest of the high, and the king of the gods and Olympus. He is known for freeing the many handed and cyclops from the underworld, bringing down the era of the Titans and leading the charge against the Gigantes. However as many of youContinue reading “The Seven Wives of Zeus”
The Great God Zeus
Mr. High and Mighty, Mr. “Hey you, get off my Cloud.” He is the great god of the Greek pantheon, he is the almighty, however, he also has a problem with paying child support. This is Zeus, the Greek god of Thunder, lightning, and the sky above. Zeus is the one that stands above allContinue reading “The Great God Zeus”
The Religions that made Greece
It should come as no surprise that Greek Mythology and its compendium of stories was not created one day. Not only does this ancient religion have copious amounts of writers and storytellers, but Greek Myth grew from the foundations of other surrounding cultures, ancient tribespeople, and invaders and travelers. Etruscan, Macedonian, Egyptian, Carthaginian, Latin, Hittite,Continue reading “The Religions that made Greece”
Typhon
Typhon is a monstrous figure from Greek mythology who is known for his immense size and strength. In this blog post, we will explore the myths surrounding Typhon, as well as his significance in Greek mythology. According to myth, Typhon was the son of Gaia and Tartarus, and he was born to be a powerfulContinue reading ” Typhon”
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year is a set of 8 celebrations that take place throughout the year. Each celebration or holiday, also called sabbats by followers, marks a season date. Four of these celebrations take place during the yearly solstices, and equinoxes, therefore their dates can vary between 2-3 days. The other four mark theContinue reading “The Wheel of the Year”
Myths Reborn 