X = Xolotl and the Journey to the Underworld (Aztec Mythology)

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 Xolotl and the Journey to the Underworld: In Aztec mythology, Xolotl—the dog-headed twin of Quetzalcoatl—faces the inevitable: Death. As the gods dismantle the old world, XolotlContinue reading “X = Xolotl and the Journey to the Underworld (Aztec Mythology)”

R = Raven Brings Back the Light (Tlingit People of Pacific Northwest Coast)

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 Raven Brings Back the Light: From the rich oral traditions of the Tlingit people of the Pacific Northwest, comes a tale of cosmic rebellion and renewal.Continue reading “R = Raven Brings Back the Light (Tlingit People of Pacific Northwest Coast)”

W is for Woman vs. Shape-shifting Monster

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. Woman – From Nepal Bamboo is amazing. So versatlie, strong, and can be made into so many things. No wonder the Man in the story was easilyContinue reading “W is for Woman vs. Shape-shifting Monster”