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Apr 268 min read
In Summary: The Devil and the Three Golden Hairs
Join us this month as we tell the story of a young man destined to marry a princess and the wicked king determined to prevent it.
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Feb 84 min read
In Summary: The Race to the End
The Year of the Dragon is fast approaching! We take a quick look at the race between animals to gain their position in the Chinese Zodiac.
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Sep 28, 20232 min read
In Summary: The Faithful Toad
In this Korean Fairy tale a young woman who shows kindness to the simplest of creatures finds her friendship repaid tenfold.
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Aug 31, 20239 min read
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 20, 20233 min read
In the Stars: The eyes of Thiazi
Many gods seem to share a fondness for tossing things into the heavens. This week we take a look at how Thiazi's eyes wound up in the sky.
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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 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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Feb 2, 20235 min read
Mythical Cats Around the World
Cats have played a significant role in superstition and folklore around the world, appearing as both protectors and threats.
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Jan 5, 20237 min read
Dracula and the Pop Culture Vampire
Perhaps the most well known vampire story, Dracula had a profound influence on the horror genre, and even on how vampires are viewed today.
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mythossubmissions
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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Oct 27, 20225 min read
Legends and Superstitions of Halloween
In honour of the holiday, we take a look at a some of the history, superstitions and legends of Halloween.
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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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