In the beginning, there was an idea.

I've loved myths and folktales as long as I can remember. They were among the first material I read as a young child, and knowing them has enriched my sense of spirituality and made me feel like a part of something greater. Being a writer, I tell stories as well, but no matter what I write about, I always feel as though these stories, these ancient tales that were passed down from generation to generation, are more perfect than anything that has come from the mind of a writer in this day and age. So, recently, I began to toy with the idea of sharing these myths with readers all over the world. Only a few days before this blog was created, my mother and I were talking and she suggested I make a blog and gather together information that would otherwise remain scattered over literature and the Internet. Why not myths? Why not make a blog that tells, picks apart, and analyzes popular (and even not-so-popular) myths, stories and folktales from around the world?

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

A Brief Update

Okay, I realize I haven't posted anything in a long time. And my posts--when I do add them--are sporadic at best. I've been spending most of my time on Myth Fix's associated Facebook page, gaining likes (I have sixteen now--aren't I so popular?). So, I've decided to reclaim my blog for a spell, even if it is just for a general update.

I've been working on my Goddess mythology lecture for Smart Janes (my school's feminist club), and sadly it's hit a roadblock. I'm pretty much out of ideas, and I get major stage fright, which is preventing me from coming up with new ideas. But I'll be fishing for suggestions Thursday, and in a couple of weeks (Gods willing), I'll have the video to share with you.

Also, I'm conducting research on Underworld myths and how they vary from pantheon to pantheon for an English project, from which will hopefully spring a fairly decent and presentable short story. I'll probably devote an entry to that when I get it done.

Oh, and I'm currently in one of my "Specific Pantheon" phases. I get these from time to time, where my attention is devoted to (surprise!) one pantheon above all others. This time it's the Norse. So expect a Deity Spotlight on either Odin or Loki in the near future. (And quotes from the Eddas on the Facebook page.)

Well, that's all for tonight. I hope I'll have the time, wit, and incentive to spare in order to blog more often.
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