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Women and Demons

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Nathan

Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths, by Natalie Haynes – I believe I first saw this book mentioned in a list of online recommendations, but it was also discussed on the Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast. It focuses … Continue reading →

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¿Donde Estan Mis Hijos?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Nathan

La Llorona, most literally “The Crier,” but more often translated as the Weeping or Wailing Woman, is one of the most famous Mexican ghosts, but as with most folklore, there are several different versions of her story. What’s consistent is … Continue reading →

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The Bible Says a Lot of Things

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Nathan

One thing I’ve found is that, when someone discusses the Bible from a secular perspective, there will be devout believers who get angry about it, even though no one is actually attacking their faith. I guess part of the problem … Continue reading →

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Little Booties Matter

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Nathan

The Burning Maze, by Rick Riordan – The latest in the Trials of Apollo series, which revisits characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus books, continues the plotline of the three resurrected Roman Emperors trying to take power. … Continue reading →

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Who, What, When, Where, Wyvern

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Nathan

While the wyvern is now fairly standard in fantasy fiction, its exact origins are difficult to trace. It seems to have first appeared in medieval bestiaries, and to have been used heavily in heraldry. While often used to represent war … Continue reading →

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My Venus of the Stars

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Nathan

Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty, which makes her sound like she should be one of the friendlier deities, but such is not necessarily the case. Like most members of the Greek pantheon, she could be helpful or … Continue reading →

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The Demigods Are Back in Town

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Nathan

The Lost Hero, by Rick Riordan – After a detour into Egyptian mythology in his also excellent The Red Pyramid, Riordan is back to the Greek stuff with the first volume in the Heroes of Olympus series. Also back are … Continue reading →

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