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Oct 3015 min read
Music vs Myth: Epic Part Two
We dive back into the wonderful world of Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ Epic - an incredible musical retelling of the Odyssey.
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Feb 19 min read
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Episodes Three and Four
We dive back into the world of Percy Jackson as our heroes continue their adventure - and we take a look at Medusa, Echidna and the Chimera
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mythossubmissions
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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Apr 27, 202310 min read
Music vs Myth: Epic
This week we explore the incredible Epic concept album, which retells the story of the Odyssey, from Troy to Polyphemus the Cyclops.
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mythossubmissions
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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Sep 8, 20223 min read
Mythos Visits: Kourion
We finish off our exploration of Cyprus with a trip to the ancient city of Kourion, with its Roman houses, theatre and Nymphaeum .
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mythossubmissions
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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mythossubmissions
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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mythossubmissions
May 19, 20225 min read
TV vs Myth: Moon Knight
Mythos takes a look at the Egyptian gods that served as inspiration from Marvel's latest TV adaptation - Moon Knight.
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mythossubmissions
May 5, 20225 min read
A Brief Introduction to the Trojan War: Part Two
This week we continue our introduction to the Trojan War, exploring the deaths of some of Greece's most famous and beloved heroes.
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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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mythossubmissions
Apr 15, 20226 min read
A Brief Introduction to the Trojan War: Part One
The Trojan War is one of the most well known wars from myth, fought between the Greeks and the Romans. We take a look at how it began.
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mythossubmissions
Apr 7, 20223 min read
In Summary: How Maui Caught the Sun
We recount a legend of the Polynesian hero, Maui and how he caught to sun to slow its hurried rush across the sky.
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mythossubmissions
Mar 25, 20225 min read
Mythical Monsters: Greece
Each country has their mythical monsters, and this week we take a look at some of the terrifying creatures from Greek legend.
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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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mythossubmissions
Jan 27, 20228 min read
Movie vs Myth: The Green Knight
Released in 2021, The Green Knight tells the story of a popular Arthurian myth, starring Gawain and a mysterious, seemingly immortal knight.
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Jan 6, 20225 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Chosen Ones
We take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the magical weapons that appear in Veronica Roth's YA fantasy novel, Chosen Ones.
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mythossubmissions
Dec 2, 20217 min read
Musical vs Myth: Hadestown
This week Mythos delves into Greek myth as we take a look at Hadestown, a stunning musical reimagining of Orpheus and Eurydice.
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mythossubmissions
Aug 20, 20214 min read
The Trials of Psyche
"They say monsters can be beautiful too, and if that is the case then truly there was none more monstrous than he."
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Jul 9, 20211 min read
Gilgamesh and Enkidu
"Fashion a man equal to Gilgamesh
An untamed man to tame the tyrant
An untaught man to teach him secrets." ― Jenny Lewis
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