10/29
It is my pleasure to send our updated newsletter & blog to all you heroes out there. This week we’re focusing on Fall Holidays and the Spooky Season!
We’ve got a deep dive into the Celtic origins of Halloween, a film rec The Book of Life, a story about a hero whose journey begins on the Day of the Dead, and a book recommendation from one of YA’s hottest new writers, featuring West African mythology…
11/11
In this week’s edition of the newsletter, we’re focusing on mythological Goddesses of war, a story from our staff member’s father who served in the US Coast Guard, and we also have two entertainment recommendations that feature stories of conflict and resolution from both our modern era and the ancient world…
12/4
Those who are familiar with our company’s mission statement know that we cherish the power that stories and storytelling possess. It is also a constant pursuit of ours to share stories that represent the full spectrum of cultures and people from around the world. To that end, we would like to present stories from the indigenous people who came long before us, as a way to reflect on the deeper themes that color our recent celebrations as well as the ones ahead and take a moment to recognize the cultures that have been tragically displaced to make room for our own…
1/16
From the poisonous Hydra of Hercules’ twelve labors to the basilisk deep underneath Hogwarts, tales of monstrous reptiles with unique and deadly powers have struck a primal fear in us for a very long time.
And yet, there are many legends that tell of dragons that treat humans with benevolence and charity. The varied depictions of dragons and their fluctuations of cultural significance are fascinating to explore…
2/14
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means Aphrodite and her son Eros are having their busiest time of the year. Unlike most commonly celebrated holidays in our modern era, Valentine’s Day as we know it has no apparent connection to any ancient mythology or cultural celebration from before Christendom. The first record of Valentine’s Day being celebrated as we would recognize it now, with the sending of letters and gifts to a loved one, comes from a 14th century English poem written by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of the Canterbury Tales…