We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge. The Story Crossroads theme for this year is “Death & Defiance: Folk & Fairy Tales Unburied.” About Orpheus and Eurydice: In this Greek myth, Orpheus, a mortal with divine musical talent, dares to journey into the Underworld after the tragic death of hisContinue reading “O = Orpheus and Eurydice (Greece)”
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V is for Vesta (Fantastic Female)
We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is “Fantastic Females in Folk & Fairy Tales.” About Vestalia in Rome: Vesta is the goddess of the hearth, home, and family. A holiday named after the goddess Vesta is still celebrated in Rome calledContinue reading “V is for Vesta (Fantastic Female)”
V is for Vulcan vs. Venus
We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Finding Resilience & Strength through Traditional Tales. Vulcan vs. Venus – From Romans Vulcan is the Roman counterpart of Hephaestus from the Greeks. Between Vulcan and Hephaestus, I like the Greek version better. ManyContinue reading “V is for Vulcan vs. Venus”