Western culture has an enduring fascination for Greek mythology. Even if you are not a mythology enthusiast, you probably have a basic idea or vague image of the various gods and figures. Fearsome ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Revisiting Greek myths with a female perspective has become something of a publishing trend in recent years. Debut author Lauren J.A. Bear adds “Medusa’s Sisters” to a growing shelf of ...
With Wrath Of The Titans shortly to be unleashed in cinemas, Jayne Nelson takes a look at some of the best – and worst – examples of Greek mythology to hit both small and big screens... When you ...
Not many people are familiar with Greek mythology but, quite a number of people are acquainted with the tale of a woman who has snakes for hair and whose gaze can petrify even the mightiest of men.
For fans of Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” books, Medusa represents one of Percy’s first big victories: After being tricked into spending time with “Aunty Em,” he beheads the ...
A new collection of essays considers how the villainous women of classical antiquity resonate in contemporary Western society Nora McGreevy - Correspondent Explore the true history and myths behind ...
It’s easy to be mesmerized by Greek mythology: the gods and goddesses, the tales of love and war — you could spend years delving into all of the folkloric stories. If you’re looking for a modern way ...