
The world’s myths, stories, folklore, and cultural history.
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The Queen Bee.
Far away in the North, or so the story goes, there once lived three kings’ sons. The two eldest had grown restless in their father’s kingdom and set out into the world in search of adventures. But somewhere along the way, th...
For much of human history, the world was not understood as an entirely visible place. Gods, spirits, ancestors and other unseen beings belonged to the same cosmos as the living, capable of influencing human affairs even when they could not...
Dear friends,
Popcorn & Lore is almost back from its summer break, and I have some good news—and a small change to share.
This autumn, I’m stepping into new academic and professional commitments, alongside a very exciting project happenin...
Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (August 2026)
Welcome back to The Round Table Gatherings!
Before we begin…
Today’s essay is the last new edition of Popcorn & Lore before a short summer break. I’ll be back with new stories on 9 September. In the meantime, you’ll still find me in Notes, I’ll be sharing a few favorite reads from t...
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