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Manuscript vs Myth: Spinning Silver
We take a look at the fairy tale influences behind Naomi Novik’s enchanting, Rumpelstiltskin-inspired novel, Spinning Silver.
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Jul 27, 20236 min read
A Brief Account of Life with ‘Cinderella’
Around the world there are many versions of the 'Cinderella' story; a mistreated girl, wicked stepmother, missing shoe and happy marriage.
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Jun 29, 202310 min read
Two Lines
Inspired by the Child's Ballad, Willie's Lady, Will and his wife, Nell find themselves unable to conceive under a witch's curse.
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Apr 13, 20237 min read
Thief
Vic was going to do it this time.
He had first seen the selkies months ago and now he could almost feel warm fur beneath his fingers.
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Mar 2, 20237 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: The Wee Free Men
This week we take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the creatures that Tiffany Aching encounters in Terry Pratchett's Discworld.
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Feb 23, 20234 min read
Origins: The Tooth Fairy
this week we take a look at the surprisingly recent origins of the Tooth Fairy, and the long history of dental superstitions.
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Feb 16, 20236 min read
In Summary: The Glass Coffin
This lesser known fairy tale tells of a wandering tailor, an enchanted noble, a brother transformed into a stag and a very evil wizard.
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Dec 1, 20223 min read
The Snow Child
In this wintery fairytale a childless couple made themselves a child out of snow - only to be shocked when their snow-child came to life.
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Nov 17, 20227 min read
Four Fairies from British Ballads
Kings, Queens, Knights and Hinds, this week Mythos takes a look at a few of the more famous fairy figures who feature in British Ballads.
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Nov 3, 20226 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Six Crimson Cranes
We take a look at Elizabeth Lim's enchanting novel which reimagines the Six Swans fairy tale in an Asian-inspired fantasy world.
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Oct 6, 20227 min read
Mythical Man-eaters from European Fairy Tales
Cannibalism plays a surprisingly large role in European fairy tales, but why is this, and which fairy tales feature a human-hungry villain?
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Sep 1, 20224 min read
In Summary: The Goose Girl
This strange Brothers Grimm tale features a mistreated princess, a kind king and most importantly, the skull of a talking horse.
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Aug 11, 20225 min read
The King of Cats
"What ― Old Tom dead! then I'm the King o' the Cats!"
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Jul 14, 20223 min read
In Summary: The Ballad of Tam Lin
A popular Scottish ballad, the legend of Tam Lin tells the story of Janet who must win her Love from the cunning fairy queen.
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Jun 9, 20228 min read
The Influence of Folklore and Fairytale on The Witcher: Season Two
We continue our exploration of how European folklore inspired The Witcher as we delve into season two and the dreaded Baba Yaga.
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May 12, 20222 min read
The Seal-Bride
“Once a Selkie finds its skin again, neither chains of steel nor chains of love can keep her from the sea.”
― John Lynch
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Apr 28, 20225 min read
In Summary: Molly Whuppie and the Giant
A lesser known fairytale, the legend of Mollie Whuppie tells the story of a young girl who escapes, outsmarts and steals from a giant.
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Apr 21, 20226 min read
Movie vs Myth: Frozen
Drawing inspiration from 'The Snow Queen', Disney's Frozen has more in common with the classic tale than you might think at first glance.
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Mar 11, 20227 min read
The Influence of Folklore and Fairytale on The Witcher: Season One
Folklore and fairytales have long played a part in the fantasy genre. This week we take a look at their influence on Netflix's The Witcher.
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Feb 17, 20226 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: North Child
Pattou’s North Child reimagines the legend of East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a story of a girl taken from her family by a polar bear.
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