The ability to control fire by early humans was one of the biggest steps in our evolution. For our ancient ancestors, warmth meant we could travel through… Read more “Prometheus and The Gift of Fire”
Category: Mythology
The Asp-Turtle and Other Monstrous Sea Islands
Now will I spur again my wit, and use Poetic skill to weave words into song, telling of one among the race of fish, the great asp-turtle.… Read more “The Asp-Turtle and Other Monstrous Sea Islands”
Introduction: the Twelve Labors of Hercules
To say that Hera, wife of Zeus, had it in for her step-son is an understatement at best. Hercules, better known as Hercules (Greek vs. Roman), was… Read more “Introduction: the Twelve Labors of Hercules”
A Wreath of Laurel: Daphne and Apollo
Imagine wanting someone. Wanting someone, so much, that you would do anything. Imagine a desire great enough to inspire the envy of the gods. Of course,… Read more “A Wreath of Laurel: Daphne and Apollo”
Got the Whole World On His Tusks: Varaha, Vishnu’s Third Avatar
Compared to the two previous Avatars of Vishnu, Matsya the Fish and Kurma the Tortoise, Varaha, Vishnu’s third “official” incarnation, isn’t given much backstory. Historically, there are… Read more “Got the Whole World On His Tusks: Varaha, Vishnu’s Third Avatar”
Nut: The Egyptian Sky Goddess
Nut (Nwt), the Egyptian sky goddess, is often pictured stretched over the world as she forms the heavens above. Each morning she gives birth to the sun,… Read more “Nut: The Egyptian Sky Goddess”
A Folktale from India: the Brahmin and the Gruel Pot
The following tale is a fable from the Panchatantra, a collection of folktales penned between 300 BCE and 550 CE (the earlier date is preferred by most… Read more “A Folktale from India: the Brahmin and the Gruel Pot”
