Pope Pius IV: The Mythologized Legacy of a Reformist Pontiff
Context and Background: In the mid-16th century, the Catholic Church faced unprecedented challenges due to the Protestant Reformation. Europe was religiously fragmented, and the...
The Silent Prayer: A Pope’s Unanswered Plea in the Face of Divine Silence
Context and Background: This dramatized story is inspired by the life and legacy of Pope Gregory I, also known as Gregory the Great, a...
Hesione Speaks: A Trojan Princess on Survival, Betrayal, and the Price of Endurance
Context and Background: In this fictional interview, Hesione—the often-overlooked Trojan princess—comes to life as she recounts her harrowing experiences within the vast landscape of...
The Poisoned Chalice: Betrayal, Redemption, and the Price of Revenge
Context and Background: This story is a dramatized retelling of the ancient myth of Medea, one of Greek mythology’s most tragic and complex figures....
The Night Before the Fall: Faith, Silence, and the Relentless Pursuit of Meaning
Context and Background: "he Night Before the Fall" is a modern-day reimagining of the life and martyrdom of St. Apollinaris of Ravenna, adapted from...
Phartis’ Perspective: The Forgotten Agency of a Danaid
Context and Background: In ancient mythology, Phartis, one of the fifty daughters of Danaus, is often overshadowed by her sister Hypermnestra, the one who...