Mythology Monday

03
Dec
Mythology Monday: Disability in Greek Mythology

Mythology Monday: Disability in Greek Mythology

Divine and mortal characters in Greek mythology who live with a disability.
5 min read
19
May
Linos is seated on the right. He holds a papyrus roll while the nude Mousaios stands in front of him holding writing tablets.

Mythology Monday: Writing in Greek Mythology

Find out how Hermes first invented writing.
2 min read
05
Feb
Mythology Monday: Asklepios

Mythology Monday: Asklepios

Today, I'm telling you the story of Asklepios and his staff, the symbol of medicine.
3 min read
07
Aug
Mythology Monday: Work

Mythology Monday: Work

The Greek Gods of Work: find out who watches over which kinds of tasks.
3 min read
31
Jul
Fresco depicting Apollon, Chiron, and Asklepios from 1st century CE Pompeii.

Mythology Monday: Gods of Healing

The most powerful god of healing is Apollon. But there are other deities who share his gift.
3 min read
17
Jul
Mythology Monday: Iphis and Ianthe

Mythology Monday: Iphis and Ianthe

Iphis and Ianthe is one of very few stories from the Graeco-Roman world addressing same sex love between women. Find out what it's all about!
4 min read
06
Apr
Mythology Monday: The Ancient Origins of Easter

Mythology Monday: The Ancient Origins of Easter

This article is an exploration of the ancient origins of Easter customs and the mythology surrounding them.
4 min read
14
Feb
Mythology Monday: Divine Marriages

Mythology Monday: Divine Marriages

My #MythologyMonday thread on divine marriages in easy-to-read article form.
4 min read
05
Feb
Mythology Monday: Sacred Plants of the Greek Gods

Mythology Monday: Sacred Plants of the Greek Gods

The sacred plants of the major Greek gods explained.
5 min read
28
Nov
Mythology Monday: The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Mythology Monday: The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Originally a sight-seeing guide, ancient travellers listed the marvels they encountered on their trips. Meet the most popular sights of the ancient Mediterranean here!
3 min read