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Mirror, mirror: Reflections on Medusa

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

When Athena looks in the mirror, does she see Medusa? When Perseus cuts off the head of the Gorgon Medusa, he does so with the aid of a mirror shield given to him by Athena, Goddess of Wisdom.  Later, he … Continue reading →

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Devouring Wisdom: Why the Sky God ate his first wife

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

I sometimes think a volume compiling the Greek Myths ought to be labeled Gods Behaving Badly.  No heavenly bad boy exhibits worse behavior than does Zeus, King of the Gods, wielder of lightning bolts, ruler of Olympus. Zeus is father … Continue reading →

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