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Plague of Rationalization

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Nathan

I was recently listening to an episode of Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! from last year, and there was a bit about how ancient authors sometimes tried to rationalize Greek mythology, often coming up with explanations that were more within … Continue reading →

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You Should Sea This Lady

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Nathan

I attended the Coney Island Mermaid Parade today, and I noticed that the King and Queen of the Parade are referred to as King Neptune and Queen Mermaid. Doesn’t seem entirely congruent, but there you go. I’m not sure why … Continue reading →

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Sea Monster Mania

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Nathan

Although Poseidon is the best known of the Greek sea deities, there were plenty of others lurking under the water. Two who put in an appearance in Rick Riordan’s The Mark of Athena are Phorcys and Keto, children of Oceanus … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Ulysses

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Nathan

Having been a fan of Greek mythology since childhood, I had always meant to read the work of Homer, but I somehow never got around to it. I was given a copy of the Odyssey, translated by the late Robert … Continue reading →

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