Mnemosyne is the Goddess of memory and mother to the Muses, the Goddesses of Art. The relationship between memory and art is an integral part of the human creation process, especially for the ancient Greeks whose epics and stories were passed on orally long before they were written down.
Tag: Homer
Hail Athena! Now I will remember you, and another song as well
The Homeric Hymns are a collection of 33 poems that were sung to the Greek Gods. Some, like the one to Apollo, are relatively long; however, poem… Read more “Hail Athena! Now I will remember you, and another song as well”
Beasts are Rational, part 2: On Eating Flesh
To recap part 1: The setup: Odysseus wants Circe to disenchant his men from their animal forms, and Circe argues that they are happier as animals than… Read more “Beasts are Rational, part 2: On Eating Flesh”
Beasts are Rational, part 1: Circe, Odysseus and the Pig
You may be familiar with the story of the Hero Odysseus and the Sorceress Circe; how she turned his men into swine, how he was saved by… Read more “Beasts are Rational, part 1: Circe, Odysseus and the Pig”
The Master of Thieves: Autolycus
Autolycus – roughly translated to lone wolf (self + wolf) was known for his great mastery and thievery. He was the son of the God Hermes, and… Read more “The Master of Thieves: Autolycus”
Demeter in the Mortal Realm
In many versions of the story of Persephone and Demeter, the focus often becomes Persephone. Brutally abducted by her uncle and swept into the Underworld where she… Read more “Demeter in the Mortal Realm”
Don’t Cuck the King! The Tragedy of Menelaus
Helen of Troy. A name that has gone down in history, and to some extent, infamy. But there is a problem with that moniker… Helen wasn’t from… Read more “Don’t Cuck the King! The Tragedy of Menelaus”
Who Mourns the Sirens?
Sirens are often mistakenly thought of as a monstrous counterpart to the mermaid; evil temptresses lurking in the sea foam waiting to lure innocent sailors to their… Read more “Who Mourns the Sirens?”
Hades and the Helm of Darkness
The Helm of Darkness…sounds awesome right? Also known by the less impressive title of The Cap of Invisibility, this powerful object rendered anyone who wore it completely… Read more “Hades and the Helm of Darkness”
Sisyphus: The Art of Knowing When to Give Up.
Sisyphus is one of the few souls whose transgressions in life were judged to be heinous enough to condemn him to eternity in the deepest darkest recess… Read more “Sisyphus: The Art of Knowing When to Give Up.”