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Tag Archives: myth
John Arcudi and Peter Snejbjerg’s A God Somewhere
Gods have started showing up regularly in comics and graphic novels, everything from Thor and Loki in the various Avengers series to Titania and Auberon in Neil Gaiman’s Sandman andThe Books of Magic (no, they’re not gods now, but they … Continue reading
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Daithi Ó hÓgáin’s The Lore of Ireland: An Encyclopedia of Myth, Legend and Romance
The Lore of Ireland is a magical phrase, calling up images of heroic deeds and fey enchantments, bloody treachery and shining honor, great warriors, cold queens of the Sidhe, leprechauns, cattle raids, enchanted groves, bards, prophecies — it’s sobering to think … Continue reading
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Fred Saberhagen’s God of the Golden Fleece: Books of The Gods Volume IV
Naomi de Bruyn wrote this review. I can’t think of a better way to spend a rainy spring weekend than with my nose poked into a good book. I spent this weekend with Fred Saberhagen’s God of the Golden Fleece, … Continue reading
Fred Saberhagen’s The Arms of Hercules: Book of the Gods Volume III
Naomi de Bruyn wrote this review. The Arms of Hercules is the third book in Fred Saberhagen’s Book of the Gods series, and it differs slightly from the previous two, in that it is more of a first person narrative. … Continue reading
Ekkehart Malotki’s Kokopelli: The Making of an Icon
Kokopelli, the humpbacked, enormous-phallused iconic flute player of the American Southwest, has become something of a pop culture phenomenon in recent decades. I’ve eaten at restaurants called Kokopelli’s, seen jewelry and collectibles made in his image, and even had a … Continue reading
Fred Saberhagen’s Ariadne’s Web: Book of the Gods Volume II
Naomi de Bruyn wrote this review. I’ve been an admirer of Mr. Saberhagen’s for almost sixteen years, ever since I was first introduced to his Swords series. Fred’s skill at creating an entertaining and wonderful tale has only sharpened over … Continue reading