Tag Archives: muses

G.U.E. on Nine Zorkmids a Day

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Nathan

I recently wrote about the Zork gamebooks, but there were also a few novels published back in the day. As far as video game tie-ins go, they’re pretty good. They often feel like pretty standard fantasy with some Zorkian humor … Continue reading →

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Love in Reverse

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Nathan

We all know about Cupid, especially at this time of year. His name means “desire,” and his Greek counterpart, Eros, is where we get the word “erotic.” Less familiar is his brother Anteros, intended as a companion for his lonely … Continue reading →

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Orpheus Melted the Heart of Persephone, But I Never Had Yours

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Nathan

While I’ve covered many of the important Greek heroes and demigods, I don’t think I’ve written about Orpheus yet. He is generally considered to be the son of King Oeagrus of Thrace and the Muse Calliope, but some myths make … Continue reading →

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Musings on Muses

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Nathan

I wasn’t sure what mythological topic to cover today, so I turned to the Muses for inspiration. Fame whores that those girls are, they suggested that I write a post on them. So, here are the nine Muses, dwellers on … Continue reading →

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