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Branded a Heretic: Etymology as Paradigm Shift
Welcome to Through the Mythic Glass, dedicated to the cross section of ancient myths and modern culture. Mytho(logy) is the collection of stories (mythos) we tell about our culture and is the human...
My Writing Process & Stance on Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence continues to change at a breakneck pace, I'll continue to edit this essay as appropriate. Thanks for reading! -M
My Writing Process & Stance on Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence continues to change at a breakneck pace, I'll continue to edit this essay as appropriate. Thanks for reading! -M
My mom died two weeks ago, and part of me went with her.
Stepping outside of my usually focus in myth and the modern day and going a bit personal here. CW: parental death (of course), but not in detail. Still, take care reading if you need. 💜
The Creation of Political Myth: MAGA, Monsters, and Trump as Hero
A tale as old as time: A powerful man puffs his chest, promises to slay the monsters, and solidifies power one dehumanizing myth at a time.
From Troy’s Gold to Tehran’s Oil: The Ancient Ruse Behind Modern Wars
The technology behind warfare has definitely changed over the last 3,000 years, but the people who profit from war and those who pay the ultimate price sure haven't.
The Lords of Lies: from Odysseus to JD Vance
Spellbinding tales, personal mythmaking, and political platform building…the sin of Odyssean storytelling.
The Lords of Lies: from Odysseus to JD Vance
Spellbinding tales, personal mythmaking and political platform building…the sin of Odyssean storytelling.
We've Been Worshipping the Wrong God of Time, and it's Capitalism's Fault
Chronos demands we grind til death. Kairos offers us a life worth living. It's time to redistribute some of our reverence. This is part two of a series on Time. If you haven’t read part one, check...
We've Been Worshipping the Wrong God of Time, and it's Capitalism's Fault
Chronos demands we grind til death. Kairos offers us a life worth living. It's time to redistribute some of our reverence.