Phorcys and Ceto brought into the world a swathe of monsters, earning Ceto the title “mother of monsters”.
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Category: Mythology
Utnapishtim’s Ark, pt. 2: Gilgamesh’s End
Let’s recap: (Part One can be found here) Gilgamesh was a Sumerian king (technically, he presided over the city of Uruk). However, his heart had grown cruel,… Read more “Utnapishtim’s Ark, pt. 2: Gilgamesh’s End”
The Sky Makes No Promises
Minoa was lost. We call it Crete now. Maybe, it had gone through an apocalypse; Something happened. It might have been an explosive event at Thera, what… Read more “The Sky Makes No Promises”
Who Wants To Live Forever? Markendaya and the End of the World
There’s an old adage about death and taxes being the only two certainties in life. Now, taxation is a function of government – death is a function… Read more “Who Wants To Live Forever? Markendaya and the End of the World”
Hog Man and the Flying Vagina
In Hawaiian mythology lives a half-man half-hog known as Kamapua’a. Kamapua’a is the chief of Oahu and a Demi-god associated with fertility and agriculture. His snout was… Read more “Hog Man and the Flying Vagina”
As Above, So Below: The Theory of Mirrored Creation on Land and Sea
Parallelism between the animals found on land and sea was a common theory that was believed in the age of classical antiquity. This basically meant that is… Read more “As Above, So Below: The Theory of Mirrored Creation on Land and Sea”
Athena and Arachne
Imagine this: You are a shepherd’s daughter; from the time you were a child, you’ve worked the loom. This is no longer work; it is pure art.… Read more “Athena and Arachne”
