Articles and Stories
Here in MyMythStories we like critical thinking and base on reality as much as exploring myths, mysteries, legends, fables and fantasy writings.
Here is the category for articles and stories, both based on reality and fantasy with realistic philosophical approach.
Mythology and Myth Difference
If you have ever wondered what is the difference between a myth and mythology, you are not alone. Scholars and enthusiasts alike, when they read or study mythology, this question is very sensible. It is interesting for any new comer that is fascinated by the magic and...
The Eye – Symbolism and Meaning
The Symbolism of the Eye The reflection of the eye is a reflection in the macrocosm, but also in the moral life: "Knowledge manifests itself as clearly as light, like the white of the eyes, and his insight sparkles in him like their radiant power, while in his essence...
Celtic Legend: How They Became Swans
“Children of Lir” (Irish: Oidheadh chloinne Lir) is a Celtic legend that combines the Christian message of freedom through the world of magic and spells. The legend shows the Christianization of Ireland and its influence on the old faith, as the elements of the new religion are everywhere in the mythological characters – from the perception of the main characters about the passage of too much time (shows the passing of old beliefs); to the part of the legend that shows the coming of a new age appearance when they hear the ringing of the bells of a new religion ”).
Tuatha De Danann and Fir Bolg – The Battle of Moytura
In one of the greatest battles in Irish myth, the Battle of Mag Tuired Conga or Cath Maighe Tuireadh Theas ("The Battle of Southern Mag Tuired"), the supernatural Tuatha Dé Danann, led by the hero Lugh, confronts the formidable Fomorians, whose leader, the...
Celts – Culture, History and Beliefs
t is believed that the homeland of the Celts is Central Europe and from there they settled in time south to Rome, east to Thrace, north to Britain. They consisted of several peoples with a common language, culture and religion, but they never had a united single state, nor could they unite their different clans as one common people.
King Priam – Aesacus and Hesperia
Aesacus was the son of the Trojan king Priam and the brother of the great hero Hector. He was born on the slopes of Mount Ida by the lovely nymph Alexiroya, the daughter of the river god Granik. Growing up in the mountains, Aesacus disliked the city and avoided living...
Sons Of Zeus – The Dioscuri Castor And Pollux
Dioscuri translated from ancient Greek (Διόσκουροι) means "sons of Zeus", and that is what the twins Castor (Κάστωρ) and Pollux (Πολυδεύκης) were called. Their sisters are the notorious Beautiful Helen, Clytemnestra, and they are all children of Leda and the Spartan...
Sons of the Cyclops Pelops – Myth of the Terrible Deed
Atreus (Ατρεύς) and Thyestes are twin brothers in ancient Greek mythology, sons of the Cyclops Pelops. Atreus is the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. Pelops expels his sons for the murder of their stepbrother Chrysippus. When the Sun set back, Atreus had to make...
Muse and Inspiration Definition and In-Depth Look
A few years ago, I used to practice word play - when I philosophically look at a topic in my mind, then break down into words what would mean inside. Example "Inspiration" - IN-SPIR(IT)-ATION. Therefore, "In spirit we are We." From there, mental gymnastics continued...
The Cyclope Polyphemus In Love With Galatea
The beautiful Nereid Galatea loved the son of Cimetida, the young Acis, and Acis loved the nereid. It was not only Acis who was captured by Galatea. The huge Cyclops Polyphemus once saw the beautiful Galatea as it emerged from the waves of the azure sea, shining with...
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