Giants and heroes
The Giants and the Titans In Greek myth the Giants weren’t gigantic at all, but human-sized. They were sons of Earth (Gaia) who rebelled against the gods of Olympos, were … Continue reading
Making myths
Alligators in the sewer, the serial killer in the room upstairs, insects in the beehive hairdo, and the vanishing hitchhiker. These are among the urban myths identified by Jan Brunvand … Continue reading
Rebel Outlaws
Young Jesse James Watching a documentary on Jesse James last night reminded me of something else: Ned Kelly. There are quite a few coincidental features in each man’s life, as … Continue reading
Eve and Adam
The story of the Garden in Eden, and how Adam and Eve lost Paradise through the temptation of the snake, is one of the most influential myths in many cultures. … Continue reading
Orpheus, singing
Ὀρφεύς An ancient Greek poet called Phanokles, of the second century BC, told a story about the death of Orpheus, which was retold later by Virgil. Orpheus had died at … Continue reading
Faith and fact
I read with sadness recently a comment made by a Christian incensed at another’s remark on a documentary about Jesus. “I hope you burn in Hell”, he said. Seems a … Continue reading
Three faces of Eve
I was watching a film about Vivaldi recently when I noticed one of the musicians performing his concerti was named Clio. Not Cleo, short for Cleopatra, meaning ‘glory’, but Clio … Continue reading
