Marriage in Mythology

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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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Jan 26, 20235 min read

In Summary: Medea

The focus of Euripides' famous play, Medea was wife to the Greek hero Jason and both mother and murderer to his children.

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Sep 29, 20223 min read

In Summary: The Wedding of Thor

When his beloved hammer, Mjolnir is stolen Thor, god of thunder has no choice but to disguise himself as a bride to steal it back.

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Aug 4, 20225 min read

Manuscript vs Myth: Daughter of the Moon Goddess

We take a look at the legends that inspired Tan's Daughter of the Moon Goddess, from Chang'e to the Four Dragons.

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Jun 16, 20222 min read

In Summary: The First Tulips

Flowers are often born from tragedy, such was the case of the romance between Farhad and Shirin, whose doomed love birthed the first tulip.

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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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Dec 9, 20217 min read

White Scales and Red Roses

“The hunger of a dragon is slow to wake, but hard to sate.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin

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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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Sep 24, 20215 min read

The Influence of Folklore on The Little Mermaid

We take a look at the different iterations of 'The Little Mermaid' and the influence folklore played in Hans Christian Andersen's writing.

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