Indigenous mythology is horribly interesting but is not talked about a lot. At least, talked about in a respectable way. The most I was aware of came from horror movies and shows, which of course is not the best way to learn about culture. Even then, that was only one or two creatures. I think Read More…
Month: October 2022
RCL5: God’s Plan
I watched a TED Talk titled “Everything Happens for a Reason’ and Other Lies I Loved.” This TED Talk was about changing the way we look at events in our lives. The speaker, Kate Bowler, was at a point where everything felt like it was going right. She was married to the love of her Read More…
PAS5: The Huntress and The Protector
Let us momentarily return to Greek mythology. In modernity, if you hear the name Artemis you might associate it with NASA and news of Artemis 1’s mission. It is fitting that the vessel that is going to study the moon is named after Artemis, the Greek goddess often associated with the moon. If you have Read More…
RCL4: Political Correctness = Fascism?
A large part of modern-day conversation has something to do with political correctness. Political correctness is essential in avoiding language that can be harmful to marginalized groups. It seems like a basic thing. Yet, I can’t think of many instances where someone used the term political correctness without poking some fun at it. I Read More…
PAS4: A Strong Independent Woman (Demon? Owl?)
This week, I want to discuss one of my favorite women in mythology. Her name is Lilith. She makes appearances in Mesopotamian mythology, but is best known for her role in Jewish mythology. I do not claim to be any kind of master when it comes to my knowledge of Jewish mythology, but I really Read More…