Blog archives
Mythology stories in our blog
'Once Upon a Time,' 'Grimm': New TV series spun from old tales
October 31, 2011
TV shows that both feature imagination, writing, acting, and production — and are both rooted in the world of fairy tales.
Genesis, creation and evolution: Science finds snake's legs
February 10, 2011
A 95-million-year-old snake fossil in Lebanon reveals lizard-like leg bones. Did Bible authors know snakes didn’t always slither on their bellies?
Glenn Beck on Fox News + Jon Stewart, Keith Olbermann = Hilarious!
September 5, 2009
Keith Olbermann and Jon Stewart’s segments on Glenn Beck’s lunacy have been hysterical. Do not miss these.
The purpose of the Academy Awards: Honoring our healing stories
February 22, 2009
The ‘Rosebud’ episode of ‘Northern Exposure’ illustrates the magic mythological power of movies.
She loves me, she loves me not
December 5, 2008
If we play a role in creating the world and our own future in it, then the part where we toss our crystal ball back and forth between the one hand and the other hand is crucial.
'Pan's Labyrinth' (Guillermo del Toro movie, 2006)
June 30, 2008
Guillermo del Toro’s companion piece to ‘The Devil’s Backbone’ is not quite as brilliant as that film, but it’s still very worthwhile.
Joseph Campbell on mythology, religion, and art
March 26, 2007
Mythological stories of the hero journey fill the history of religion. Joseph Campbell taught the power of myths.
