I spent this week thinking about the sad, ignominious ways some of the Greek heroes met their ends. Why such pathetic deaths for these great men? The more I looked into each individual legend, the more the death appeared to be a comeuppance for some sin the hero committed in life.
Let's take a look at the ends of five great and lesser heroes and ( Read more... )

The current Hercules film featuring Dwayne Johnson is that rarity in Hollywood: a genuinely good movie about Greek mythology, even though it debunks the myth it's set around. January's Legend of Hercules was a dud, as was 2011's Immortals and the Clash of the Titans reboot.

Part of the problem is the difference between the ancient Greek hero and ( Read more... )

Has Agamemnon invited you to dine with him, and you don't know what to order ( Read more... )

Sorry to be so remiss in posting. Around this time of year, my creative juices tend to lag, and when not working I tend to sit around doing nothing, waiting for spring's warm weather and high spirits to arrive.

I'm catching up on my Kindle reading, waiting for a new doll to come in order to dress her as the Blue Lady of Knossos, and watching TV. ( Read more... )