“This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of all of them…” My copy of 'A Thousand Ships' by Natalie Haynes Re-telling of Greek myths have had something of a renaissance in recent years, with highlights including the Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Ariadne by Jennifer Saint and … Continue reading Recommendation | A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
Tag: Mythology
Laocoön and His Sons: Art and Myth (Guest post by Analisa Soverns-Reed from Accessible Art History)
Throughout history, myths and legends have provided endless subject matter for works of art. The stories of gods, heroes, war, and love have served as inspiration for many of the great works we have come to know and love! One of these great works is a sculpture group called Laocoön and His Sons. Created during … Continue reading Laocoön and His Sons: Art and Myth (Guest post by Analisa Soverns-Reed from Accessible Art History)
The Olympians
Here in the 21st century Greek mythology continues to hold our attention. These ancient stories have provided inspiration for a number of recent novels like Rick Riodan's Percy Jackson saga, Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles and Circe and Natalie Haynes' A Thousand Ships. They've also provided inspiration for Hollywood, where these ancient stories become blockbusters … Continue reading The Olympians
The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Achilles
Achilles was offered a choice... Grow old and live an uneventful life Die young but be remembered for eternity His choice was the latter; he was immortalised in Homer's Illiad and known as one of the greatest warriors in the fascinating world of Greek mythology. So who was Achilles? He was the son of King … Continue reading The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Achilles
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