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”
Category: Comparative Mythology
Trivia and the Devil’s Blues
I had a chance to run trivia one night at our local beloved watering hole, which meant choosing categories and coming up with questions. This was one of… Read more “Trivia and the Devil’s Blues”
Absalom, Absalom!
Fathers and sons, sons and fathers: it’s a central theme for men of all ages, so it’s hardly surprising that it forms an important motif through mythology… Read more “Absalom, Absalom!”
Love and Loss in the Time of Winter: 3 Tales
The pre-Julian calendars of ancient Rome only had 10 months. From the end of December to the start of March was just a winter gap, undeserving of… Read more “Love and Loss in the Time of Winter: 3 Tales”
