Post by Weasel Pie on Dec 30, 2016 20:32:34 GMT
All essays and discussions relating to mythology are welcome here.
In particular, I'd like to begin a group project to discuss the connection between Irish/Scottish Mythology and A Song of Ice and Fire.
Much has been written about ASoIaF and Ragnarok/Norse Mythology, and this has been brilliantly explored (with a twist) by Beautiful Bacon here in her Marvel series. We all know that George was inspired from multiple historical/mythological/literary sources and the Celtic/Gaelic influences have been often discussed, which I think are the perfect counterpoint to the influence of Norse Mythology.
I'll start with a thread on Finn MacCool, but that should not limit anyone.
Some Pig No Doubt Melifeather wolfmaid7 Ser Duncan snowfyre eiraseren – my recollection is that each of you have some thoughts/specialities in this direction so I hope you jump in. I recall some intense discussions about the Oak and Holly King, kennings, the Green Man... I realize I’m not touching on hoards of other Irish/Celtic/Gaelic myths, but I hope to create a repository here of same.
Other world mythologies are also welcome.
Feel free to add/link as much as you like - a formal essay is not required to start a thread, just an idea.
While we're all waiting for The Winds of Winter, this could be a fresh project we can approach with new eyes.
In particular, I'd like to begin a group project to discuss the connection between Irish/Scottish Mythology and A Song of Ice and Fire.
Much has been written about ASoIaF and Ragnarok/Norse Mythology, and this has been brilliantly explored (with a twist) by Beautiful Bacon here in her Marvel series. We all know that George was inspired from multiple historical/mythological/literary sources and the Celtic/Gaelic influences have been often discussed, which I think are the perfect counterpoint to the influence of Norse Mythology.
I'll start with a thread on Finn MacCool, but that should not limit anyone.
Some Pig No Doubt Melifeather wolfmaid7 Ser Duncan snowfyre eiraseren – my recollection is that each of you have some thoughts/specialities in this direction so I hope you jump in. I recall some intense discussions about the Oak and Holly King, kennings, the Green Man... I realize I’m not touching on hoards of other Irish/Celtic/Gaelic myths, but I hope to create a repository here of same.
Other world mythologies are also welcome.
Feel free to add/link as much as you like - a formal essay is not required to start a thread, just an idea.
While we're all waiting for The Winds of Winter, this could be a fresh project we can approach with new eyes.
