Last week's blog focus put me in a sad mood. I love selkies, but they are so reminiscent of the helplessness I often feel about my place in the world as a woman. Unfortunately, that's what much of Eurocentric folklore, fairytales, and mythology do. That's why I became so happy when I saw that the … Continue reading Tatterhood – Norwegian Princess of Power

One of my favorite legendary creatures since childhood is the selkie. A selkie is very much like a mermaid, except he or she looks like any other seal in the water until they take off their magical sealskin on land. Then, they look like any human being you might see on the beach. Growing up … Continue reading Selkies and Why Women Can’t Have It All

Before Russia was Christianized, it didn’t believe in the Garden of Eden. It believed in the Island of Buyan. Buyan was the first stretch of land on the planet and was home to the gods and many mythical creatures. It held a magical stone called the alatyr, beneath which healing rivers flowed. Not surprisingly, this … Continue reading The Alkonost and The Sirin

Aschenputtel is the German name for Cinderella and the subject of the superior Grimm fairytale that puts Perrault's to shame. Chances are you have read or seen the story of Cinderella. More than likely, it's been through a Disney lens. If you're anything like me, she wasn't an interesting princess to you for many reasons. … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Aschenputtel Is Better Than Cinderella