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Myths and Legends: Harpies and the Alkonost

May 12, 2021 by Beth

picture of purple wings with text overlay that reads Myths and Legends: the Harpy and the Alkonost

Our most common depictions of harpies show a figure with a female face and large, birdlike wings. The harpies' bodies vary in their proportion of human to avian qualities: most have talons and tail feathers. Some have longer, humanoid legs while others have short, birdlike legs. But when we think … [Read more...] about Myths and Legends: Harpies and the Alkonost

Elm Tree Mythology: The Wonders of the World of Trees

October 30, 2020 by Beth

picture of an elm tree with the words "The Elm: Wonders of the World of Trees" in front

Mythology, Folklore, and Fiction of the Elm TreeIn this post, I cover some of my research into elm tree mythology and folklore. I also share some of my recent fiction inspired by the lore of the elm!One of my hopes for this site was that I would have a place to share interesting research and … [Read more...] about Elm Tree Mythology: The Wonders of the World of Trees

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