“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
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The Judgement of Paris
Let me paint you a picture - you’re just casually tending your flock on the mountainside of Mount Ida when the god of travellers appears with three goddesses and a golden apple. On it is inscribed ‘for the fairest’ and your tasked with judging which goddess you think is the fairest. The Judgement of Paris … Continue reading The Judgement of Paris
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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