Overview

The Value of Symbology

A symbol is that which in some sense stands for or represents something else. All things, without exception, can only be known through their expressions. These expressions are symbolic of the essence of the thi...

The Wisdom of Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales often disclose through their themes, characters and challenges, the mystery of the Soul. Their scope tends to be more limited than the great myths; but like myths and sagas, they have sustained prof...

How to Use This Site

First bookmark this site because it is a ‘work-in-progress’ and will be added to at least monthly. If you wish to know when a new article is posted then by all means email the editors (there is a link at the bo...

The Nature of Myths

The meaning of the word ‘myth’ in current parlance has become exactly the reverse of its true estate. When a falsehood is too readily accepted by the credulous, it is called a myth. The word 'myth' is generally...

Sagas and Legends

There is an overlap between sagas, legends and myths and this site will not force any rigid distinctions. The Arthurian Legends for example, combine elements of history with fantastical occurances and stran...