Some of the mythically named moons of our solar system point to huge narratives; for instance, last week we examined Tethys, and there was barely enough space… Read more “Myths of the Moon: Dione (Saturn)”
Month: February 2017
Splendor Solis: Plate 9
The ninth plate of the Splendor Solis shows a well-dressed double-headed figure. The head on the left is male and has a red wing attached to his… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 9”
Myths of the Moons: Thetis (Saturn)
As we’ve seen through Greco-Roman mythology, there are multiple variants for every myth and their respective actors, human or divine. So it is with Thetis, whose primary… Read more “Myths of the Moons: Thetis (Saturn)”
Myths of the Moons: Titan (Saturn)
Like Jupiter/Zeus, Saturn/Cronus has a multitude of satellites. However, we will consider only a few: Titan Tethys Dione Rhea Iapetus Mimas Enceladus Phoebe Janus Epimetheus Let’s start… Read more “Myths of the Moons: Titan (Saturn)”
Splendor Solis: Plate 8
“She clothed the man with a purple robe, lifted him up to his brightest clearness, and took him with herself to Heaven.” -Trismosin What could this image… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 8”
Hold onto your heart: Valentines Day is approaching!
There are so many celebratory days we take for granted, and so many stories that lurk behind them. One of these days is Valentine’s Day. The more… Read more “Hold onto your heart: Valentines Day is approaching!”
Clairvius Narcisse and Zombie Posession
As my children were growing up, I chased them around the house with music. Some of it was serious, some of it was awful, and some of… Read more “Clairvius Narcisse and Zombie Posession”
Chaos Magic, 101
We’re going to get to Chaos Magic, but I have to walk us through some Options first. Magic is about Options: some work better than others. Magic… Read more “Chaos Magic, 101”
Myths of the Moons: An Overview of Saturn’s Moons
Moving away from Zeus (Jupiter), we come to his father, Saturn (Kronos). Now, I sometimes have issues with my father; but at least he never ate me.… Read more “Myths of the Moons: An Overview of Saturn’s Moons”
Splendor Solis: Plate 7
“The Destruction of one thing is the birth of another.” – Aristotle This time we look at plate seven as we continue our analysis of the illustrated… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 7”