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Plot and Themes – Odd and the Frost Giants
Neil Gaiman's children's book Odd and the Frost Giants melds mythology and deft storytelling to create an absorbing tale about a Viking boy and the Norse gods.
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Roman Goddess Venus and Aphrodite
Venus was one of the most popular Roman goddesses and the myths about her are similar to those of the ancient Greek goddess, Aphrodite.
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Selene and Hecate in Greek Mythology
The moonlight splendour and the menacing darkness of the night are represented in Greek mythology by Selene and Hecate.
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Charon and Kerberos in the Land of the Dead
Ferryman Charon carried the dead souls across the boundary of the underworld where the 3-headed dog, Kerberos awaited to welcome them.
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Who Were the Centaurs?
Half man half horse, the Centaur Cheiron was, unlike his violent fellow Centaurs, a wise, benevolent creature that lived in the wooded mountains of Thessaly, Greece.
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The Real Gods of Asgard
Marvel's rendition of Thor, the God of Thunder has gone through many changes and artistic revisions. Learn the original myths of Thor and his fellow Gods of Asgard.
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The Birth of Greek Tragedy
The lofty themes of Greek tragedy, namely fate and destiny, man and gods, wrongdoing and consequence, originated in the myths.
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The Fall From Grace
The Ojibway myth laments the tragedy of human wrongdoing but concludes with the hope of a final purging of human sin and divine reconciliation.
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The Raven – Benefactor or Destroyer?
Throughout their troubled history, the Raven and Crow become synonymous with death and devilry. Yet, for the Haida of British Columbia, such birds become legendary gods.
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Isis – the Prototype Goddess-Heroine
The Egyptian goddess Isis had an unusual role in Egyptian myth. A protope of the goddess-heroine, she would influence later myths.
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Ancient Egypt's Influence on the Demeter Myth
Egypt's plethora of spiritual and philosophical discourse captured the Greek imagination. Nowhere is this reflected more passionately than in the myths.
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Ophiuchus the Serpent Bearer
To prevent human immortality, Zeus struck Asclepius down with a thunderbolt. However, in order to appease Apollo, Zeus turned Asclepius into the constellation Ophiuchus.
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The Myth of Ariadne
Ariadne, princess of Crete, helped an Athenian hero, Theseus escape the Labyrinth only to be left deserted on the island of Naxos. Eventually, she is rescued by Bacchus
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Promethean Themes in High Wizardry
Analyzing the mythology in Diane Duane's High Wizardry reveals the myth of Prometheus retold through Dairine bringing the knowledge of wizardry to the silicon planet.
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Greek Myths for Kids: Ulysses and the Trojan War
Usborne publishing has packed a great deal into this Greek myths book, providing an interesting insight into two of Homer's great works - the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Greek Myths for Children
Usborne's Greek Myths is one in a series of miniature editions. It is a useful introduction into Greek mythology for young children, both at home and in schools.
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Bellerophon
A tale of a Greek Hero who won the hearts of many, but ultimately lost everything to an inflated ego.
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The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice
Many ancient tales warn about the dangers of looking back to the past.
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Theseus
Everyone knows of Hercules. However, there is another hero in Greek Mythology named Theseus who had some adventures of his own.
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The Children Of Lir
The Children of Lir had a wonderful bright future ahead of them but it was robbed due to one woman's jealousy.
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A Great Miracle Happend There
Chanakuh is holiday that is celebrated all around the world this time of year. But do you know the story as to why it is so important?
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Artemis
A complex diety that was popular with the Greeks and Romans.
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Looking into Hawaiian Mythology
A look into the mythology of Hawaii that is sometimes over looked but yet quite unique.
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Pandora's Box
Have you ever wondered why so many bad things happen in the world? Or men, why can't you understand why women are the way they are? Well this myth solves those questions.
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Flood myths
Flood myths from various cultures are examined.
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