Myths and Folktales

So. Folktales. Before we just jump on in and start with some of my favorite retellings, we've got to talk about something very important - we've got to have a common vocabulary. Here's the thing: if I just tell the stories without giving you some terms and phrases first, you'll miss out on some of the good stuff.... Continue reading »

Once upon a time, a long time ago, there was this guy named Hades. He was the god of the Underworld, the realm of the dead, and he was very lonely. Sure, he had a three headed dog named Cerberus to keep him company, but Cerberus was usually busy guarding the gates of the realm and so didn’t have very much time to play fetch.... Continue reading »

Once upon a time, a girl named Arachne lived in a little boring sleepy town somewhere in Greece. There wasn’t a whole lot to do there, so Arachne got her kicks by weaving tapestries.... Continue reading »

Once upon a time there was a god named Apollo. He was very handsome, and most mortal women would have given their front tooth for just one look at him, but the girls he liked usually did not like him back.... Continue reading »

Once upon a time, a long time ago, the ancient Greeks and Romans lived somewhere near the Mediterranean Sea. They believed in many gods and goddesses, in heroes and monsters, and in magic and adventure. The stories they told are called myths. Sometimes, these explain something - why we have seasons, why people can’t return from... Continue reading »