The Hero’s Betrayal: Was Pelops Justified in Killing Stymphalus?
Context and Background: In the classical tale, Pelops is remembered for betraying his ally Stymphalus after forging a truce, an act that cast him...
What if Nukupouri Was Human? Recasting Patupaiarehe Myth as a Colonial Encounter
Context and Background: For centuries, the Patupaiarehe of Māori mythology have been known as elusive, supernatural beings who lived in the mist-covered hills, interacting...
What If Chthonius Survived? Rewriting the Danaides Myth and Its Untold Ending
Context and Background: In the traditional telling of the Danaides myth, Danaus commands his fifty daughters to kill their husbands, the fifty sons of...
Recasting Selinus as a Master of Political Strategy
Context and Background: In the pantheon of Greek mythological figures, warriors like Achilles and heroes of conquest often dominate the stage. However, Selinus, a...
Adaro and the Modern Psyche: Unearthing the Shadow in Mythology
Context and Background: In Makira mythology, the dual-soul concept divides the human essence into the benevolent aunga and the malevolent adaro, the latter haunting...