by Jen Soucy | Oct 1, 2019 | Banshee Tales
Hello, October! I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m happy to see my favorite time of year rolling back around. We recently passed the Autumn Equinox (Sept. 23rd), also known as Mabon. This is one of two days in the year when there is equal light and darkness....
by Jen Soucy | Sep 28, 2019 | Banshee Tales
Who is the greatest hero in Western mythology? His tale sprouted from a small seed of history into the most epic of fantasies, crossing multiple genres and cultures. His story inspired countless interpretations for over fifteen hundred years. He’s even beloved in the...
by Jen Soucy | Sep 21, 2019 | Banshee Tales
And now it’s time for Round 3 of the September mythology series. I’ve been looking forward to featuring one of the Norse deities since I’ve grown to love them over the past decade. Thor is my favorite Avenger, and the Asgardians rock! Odin from American Gods is...
by Jen Soucy | Sep 15, 2019 | Banshee Tales
Welcome back to the September mythology series! This month, we’ll begin with a somewhat unusual personal introduction. This is Suicide Prevention Month, and it seemed appropriate to illustrate the connection between mythology and myself which I credit in part...
by Jen Soucy | Sep 6, 2019 | Banshee Tales
Welcome to my first discussion on popular myths. Please indulge me, but I have to write about one of my all-time favorites first: the tale of Persephone and Hades, Rulers of the Underworld. This myth has retained its popularity, shifting and changing with the times as...
