Maiden, Mother, Crone
I am sustenance, nurturance, and abundance I am the Mother of all Life I am the source of all existence, I am the big bang, I am the ever motion of the Cosmos I am…
Tag: Legend & Mythology
The Adventures of Robin Hood: Costumes & Commentary
~ by Elizabeth Amy Hajek I've been wanting to discuss the costumes in this film for quite some time, but unfortunately there are no screen captures readily available online, so I had to wait to…
Robin Hood: The Hero Of Your Confirmation Bias
~ by Tom Holste You may not have noticed this, but people disagree on a lot of things. It seems like they disagree more than ever, although maybe we just read about it now more…
Prophecy of Antillia
By Amanda Pizzolatto Word Count: 228 Rating: G Summary: A poetic prophecy about the Isle of the Seven Cities You will know the end of the slumber is near When the chosen people fight their…
The Privilege of Little Words and Mighty Swords: The Mystery of Love and Death in Mythology
G.K. Chesterton wrote some of most stirring words of the past century in his “Ballad of the White Horse.” The Men of the East may search the scrolls, For sure fates and fame, But the…
The Blacksmith: A King Arthur Poem
The hammer strikes the fiery steel, The sparks, like fireflies, dance and wheel, The anvil rings out like a bell, A slow, relentless, steady beat, And in the gloom, the blazing furnace fiercely glows; Sweat…
Overtaken: A Poem Inspired by “Till We Have Faces”
~ by Dee Bran Author’s Note: This poem was inspired by the inner struggles Orual faced in “Till We Have Faces” and some struggles we all seem to have. Although Orual suffered and did not…
Winter Warrior: A Tale of Saint Nicholas
Snow fell unseen in the moonless night air, each flake making its journey without notice or proclamation. Nick liked the snow on nights like this. It went about its business anonymously, as he did…
Cailleach: Totem of the Crone
Owl, owl of the night silent guardian in quiet flight Cailleach, cailleach old woman, totem of the crone, Creature of keen sight in darkness What tidings do you bring? Harbinger of dread or hidden wisdom…
Scour the Horse Anew: An Analysis of G.K. Chesterton’s Epic Poem “The Ballad of the White Horse”
For years, friends urged me to read The Ballad of the White Horse by G.K. Chesterton, which I proceeded to put on the back burner for far too long. It was the poem said to…