Name: OrcusType: Lord of the UnderworldOrigin: Etruscan mythology Orcus is another of those obscure demons that was originally a god before the Christians decided to smear their nonsense all over the world at large. Like a lot of mythical characters, Orcus is a bit of a mishmash of a bunch of different myths. He is […]
I’m doing something a little special this month. It’s National Poetry Month in the U.S., so this month I’m sharing four of my favorite poems and what I like about them. Outside of American literature classes, I would be surprised if anyone recognized this poem. Edwin Arlington Robinson, the poet who wrote this poem, was […]
While Tolkien is more known for his prose, it can be easy to forget that he was a poet as well. Of all the poems and songs he included in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, the inscription on the One Ring is probably more recognizable than “Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold” […]
I’m doing something a little special this month. It’s National Poetry Month in the U.S., so this month I’m sharing four of my favorite poems and what I like about them. My favorite poem for this week is one that suggested to me by a college professor. The Creative Writing department was pretty small at […]
I’m doing something a little special this month. It’s National Poetry Month in the U.S., so this month I’m sharing four of my favorite poems and what I like about them. The first poem I’m going to talk about this month is probably not surprising to anyone who knows me. I’ve been reading and enjoying […]
Playing With Demons 