Ancient Stories
Narratives that shaped early human civilizations.
Lucian’s A True Story: The First Sci-Fi?
A second-century writer jokes that “I lie”—then launches a voyage to the Moon, an interplanetary war, and a tour of alien life. Lucian’s A…
How the First Tricksters Shaped Human Stories
Tricksters make reversible trouble so communities can learn. From Hermes and Odysseus to Loki and wise boundary-crossers, see how this archetype shaped human stories.
Tyr vs Ares: Norse and Greek War Gods Compared
In Norse myth, Tyr is the one-handed god of honour and oaths. In Greek myth, Ares is the fierce but feared god of battle.…
Fenrir’s Binding: Norse Wolf God as Political Allegory for Tyranny Fears
Fenrir’s binding is one of Norse myth’s most vivid moments. Beyond the drama, it works as a political allegory about restraining dangerous power, sacrifice,…
The Forgotten Olympian: Hestia’s Quiet Power in Greek Household Worship
Hestia, goddess of the hearth, held a constant yet understated role in Greek religion, linking private households to the public life of the city.
The Epic of Gilgamesh’s Untold Chapter: Tablet XII and the Underworld Journey
ablet XII of the Epic of Gilgamesh offers a rare underworld episode, adapted from older Sumerian myth, where Enkidu’s ghost describes the fates of…
The Forgotten Olympian: Hestia’s Quiet Power in Greek Household Worship
Hestia, goddess of the hearth, held a constant yet understated role in Greek religion, linking private households to the public life of…
The Epic of Gilgamesh’s Untold Chapter: Tablet XII and the Underworld Journey
ablet XII of the Epic of Gilgamesh offers a rare underworld episode, adapted from older Sumerian myth, where Enkidu’s ghost describes the…