A Dance in the Labyrinth (II): Heroes, Games, and the Supermarket as Mythic Space
We are fond of saying that we live in a mythless age. What we usually mean is that we no longer believe in gods. But belief was never the engine. … Continue reading
A Dance in the Labyrinth (I): Pattern, Orientation, and Myth Without Belief
We like to think myth begins with belief. Gods, monsters, cosmologies. Something asserted as true and then defended against doubt. This is convenient, because it allows us to imagine ourselves … Continue reading
GLITCH: Superheroes and the Undead Life of Myth
I am thrilled to announce the release of my latest book. Two in one day? I spoil you… GLITCH: Superheroes and the Undead Life of Myth. isn’t an attempt … Continue reading
Crab and Bee’s Matter of Britain: Mythlands of Albion
It has been many, many years since I read ‘Matter of Britain’ and even then, it was a condensed version. It was a tough read, being mostly in mediaeval vernacular. … Continue reading
Tom Lenk
I’m almost at the end of watching the complete ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ (again.) Yes, I cried when Oz left; yes, I cried when Xander gave his ‘you are extraordinary’ … Continue reading
Felix and Fingal
Hauled through dreich and spindrift, stomach queered by seekrankheit he gives thanks as he moors to the tuff and – learning how to walk on land again – takes in … Continue reading
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