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A Woman-Centered Retelling of a Greek Classic

This is the true legacy of Troy, the enslavement of hundreds of women forced to clean up the aftermath of men at war.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS Magic System, Explained

Magic in Middle Earth seems to be woven into every facet of the world and life, so how exactly does THE LORD OF THE RINGS magic system work?

What To Read After You Finish LORE OLYMPUS

Lore Olympus has ended, but there are still so many other worlds to explore in these webcomics and books like LORE OLYMPUS.

8 YA Books for Fans of Greek Mythology

Greek mythology fans, get in here. These YA books have all the drama, love, and pettiness that makes the ancient stories so fun.

Around the World in Cat Cryptids, from Alaska to Zanzibar

Today we take a trip through the alphabet and around the world, finding cryptid cats in lands far and wide.

There’s Something About the Maenads: Our Fascination with Greek Mythology

Ancient Greece is having a moment, as it often is. Our fascination with Greek mythology has captured the book-reading public again.

Give Us These Retellings, Stat!

We’ve only scratched the surface in terms of retellings and adaptions! These myths, legends, folk and fairy tales are ripe for retelling.

In a Wave of Greek Mythology Retellings, Where Are the Greek Writers?

Mythology retellings are a hot commodity in publishing lately. But where are the Greek writers of Greek mythology retellings?

Gifts for Greek Mythology Lovers

Get your myth on with these gifts for Greek mythology lovers, from sweet prints and wooden bookmarks to sneakily funny tees.

11 Fantastical Beauty and the Beast Retellings

These Beauty and the Beast retellings give a whole new spin on the classic fairy tale everyone loves, perfect for teens and adults.