Even the most well-known mythological creatures sometimes have surprising origins. For example, I was fascinated to learn that Pegasus is the child of the Greek gods Poseidon and Medusa, born from his mother’s neck after the hero Perseus beheaded her. Below are the origins of five beloved mythological beasts and where their myths originated. 1. …
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This month’s article is a guest post by editor and poet Kyla Neufeld! Special thanks to Kyla for sharing her knowledge on myths and poetry. Myths extol the great deeds of gods and heroes, recount how worlds began, explain natural phenomena, and offer lessons or morals. They show a peoples’ way of seeing and being …
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