Whenever Mothers Day comes around, there is always talk of the early beginnings of this celebration for Mothers, and you will find much mention made of Rheia. Now Rheia was an excellent mother to be sure, and her trick with the stones to outwit Cronos and save her children is admirable, but there are plenty of other mothers in mythology worthy of our respect and gratitude on this, or any other day. Seguir leyendo »

Easter - it’s hard enough trying to work out the date without developing permanent wrinkles by pinning down a deity called Ostara. Or perhaps the name was Eostre, Ostarun, Eastre, Eoastrae, or even Oestre. Seguir leyendo »

Beacon at Alexandria (The Hera Series)A novel set in the 4th century of Roman Empire on the eve of its military collapse, Beacon at Alexandria is a poignant tale told from the viewpoint of the perpetual outsider Seguir leyendo »