December 2011
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Dec 26th
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 22nd
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Dec 22nd
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Dec 21st
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Riordan is releasing a short book called The... →
OMG IM SO FLIPPIN’ EXCITED FOR THIS!!! Of the myriad of thoughts running through my head at reading this, one prominent thought was “WHEN?!?! how does this effect Mark of Athena?” and then I saw the date and was like OF FREAKIN’ COURSE its gonna come out in AUGUST 2012 wtf Riordan oh wait that’s his thing, trolling people like me with easily-pulled heartstrings with...
Dec 21st
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Dec 21st
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aliciamathur-deactivated2012020 asked: Hi! I'm a freshman in college and I'm taking a Greek and Roman Mythology class next semester. I'm enamored with Greek mythology, culture, architecture, food, language, everything. Just wanted to drop by and say I love your blog! How was studying abroad in Thessaloniki?
Dec 20th
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The Aegean
Do you know why the Aegean Sea (in the Mediterranean area) is named so? Well, King Aegeus was the King of Athens (back in Ancient mythological Greece) and the father of the famous Greek hero Theseus. When Theseus sailed to Crete to slay the Minotaur, the boat had black sails. If he was successful and therefore alive, Theseus was to raise white sails when he came back to Athens. After slaying...
Dec 20th
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Dec 20th
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Dec 18th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 15th
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Once Upon a Time
SO- I just finished watching all 7 episodes of Once Upon A Time and I’m so hooked- I can’t wait until next Sunday! I NEED MORE SNOW AND CHARMING IN MY LIFE AKA IN THE NEXT EPISODE(S). This coming from the girl who doesn’t like the original Snow White story/movie, that’s saying a lot. Maybe its because they are so freaking adorable here. Or maybe because I love Ginnifer...
Dec 14th
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Dec 13th
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Dec 12th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Myth tidbit 2
Gods do not sleep with their direct line. Nieces, nephews and grandchildren are all up for grabs, but sons and daughters are just gross.
Dec 7th
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Argh
I have been searching through Tumblr literally for HOURS trying to find a post I wanted to reblog—- BUT IT HAS ELUDED ME. Very sneaky, you awesome blog you. My internet history and I will find you eventually. Until then, I’m gonna go study for my finals like I should have been doing all day. OH! I’ve been talking with some amazing artists recently, and I might post what...
Dec 6th
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I am. I am. I am.: Since the start of 2011 I've →
vilecreature: Gotten a new piercing. Dyed my hair. Ended a relationship. Started a new relationship. Been on a long a car journey. Passed an exam. Met someone who’s now an important part of my life. Cried on someone’s shoulder. Had a massive fight with a boyfriend. Recieved flowers. Had a Valentine. Written a letter using pen and paper. Gone to see a therapist. Been prescriped medication by a...
Dec 5th
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Dec 5th
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Dec 3rd
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“Just be yourself, be honest, be real, and be fearless because you never know who...”
– http://kingsleyyy.tumblr.com/post/13653294015/a-little-earlier-than-normal-since-its-the
Dec 3rd
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Dec 2nd
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Dec 2nd
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Edith Hamilton, the author of my newest mythology book, Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, has a wonderful way way of wording her retellings of myths— my favorite so far is when Apollo learns news of his unfaithful lover Coronis and punishes the messenger- “and that Apollo in a fit of furious anger, and with the complete injustice the gods usually showed when they were...
Dec 2nd
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