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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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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 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 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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Nov 10, 20222 min read
Ouroboros
“Life lives on life. This is the sense of the symbol of the Ouroboros, the serpent biting its tail." - J. Campbell
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Jul 7, 20227 min read
Manuscript vs Myth: Feet of Clay
in this novel Pratchett asks the question 'what defines a person' as we meet his interpretation of a golem - creatures from Jewish folklore.
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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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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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Feb 10, 20225 min read
7 Impressive Mythical Hybrids and the Animals They’re Made Of
One of the most popular types of mythical creature, is one made from the pieces of real animals. Mythos takes a look at hybrids of myth.
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Jan 20, 20226 min read
A Brief account of life with Cryptids
The modern myth, there are many today who fervently believe that we share our planet with cryptid creatures - yeti's, monsters and moth men.
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Dec 16, 20214 min read
Origins: The Legend of Father Christmas
We take a look at the folklore surrounding Father Christmas, and how it has evolved over the years.
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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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Nov 25, 20215 min read
Magical Horses from Around the World
One of Humanity's steadfast companions, horses can be found all around the world and, therefore, so do their myths.
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Oct 22, 20211 min read
The Unicorn Woods
“What do men know? Because they have seen no unicorns for a while does not mean we have all vanished." ― Peter S. Beagle
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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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