History has always been one of my favorite topics. In college, I started out as a double major in English:…
S is for Stymphalian birds
Name: Stymphalian birds Type: birds Origin: Greek mythology Description: Man-eating birds who have bronze beaks and sharp metallic feathers, which…
O is for Otso/Orpheus
Hey everyone! A couple bits of news first. Don’t forget that I have the Hunky Hero giveaway going on. Also, Captive Moonlight…
N is for Nereid
Here is today’s A to Z Challenge post. It’s is a quickie since I’m also doing the Hunky Hero BlogHop…
M is for Minotaur
Name: Minotaurs, which means the “Bull of Minos.” Origin: Greek Mythology Type: Human Hybrid Description: A little bit about the…
L is for Lampads
Hope you’re all having a fantastic Friday the 13th! Some quick news to share before I dip into today’s topic.…
E is for Empusa/empusae
Today we’re traveling to Greece. It’s been a wild day, but you’re getting two for the price of one in…
Into the Paranormal: Alphito
Howdy everyone! Welcome to this edition of Into the Paranormal! Today’s post is about a boogeyman/goddess called Alphito. I few weeks…
L is for Lamia
Lamia (2nd version) by John William Waterhouse (1909); Note the snakeskin on her lap. Lamia are half-snake, half-woman vampiristic beings…
H is for Harpy
Harpy, from the Greek word harpūia, means “swift robber” or “snatcher.” They are personifications of destructive wind. Mostly, they live…