Short stories: Mythology 13 Articles

by Trevor D'Gabriel

"Prove it!" The little pixie had his fists on his hips and a scowl on his tiny face. His thin, glittering wings beat furiously, buzzing with agitation, as he hovered before the leprechaun. "I'll need be doin' nothin...read more

by Karen Kapteinis

Sprawled on his couch in his temple on Mount Olympus, Hermes threw his head back and laughed as the movie "Troy" finished playing. "Oh! Oh, dear Zeus and Hera! Those humans will never cease to surprise me!" he gasped, stil...read more

by Eliz

Creation Myth It all started one day many years ago. It was a different day from every other previous day that consisted of only a change from dark to light. On this day, one intelligent young god, Zir, was bored. He ...read more

by Ellen Kudlicki

One man's myth is another man's religion. Consider that point for a moment. This is not to be impious or mocking, but when we read the myths of Rome or India or Asia, it is easy to be lulled into the idea that this is some...read more

by Rebecca Hurt

It was a black night, pitch black. Veneficus could not see his hands in front of his face. The time was right he thought, as swiftly made his way through the narrow streets towards the outskirts of the village, out to the ...read more

by Maurice Sassoon

Mythical stories that are grouped together are classified in the category of Mythology. These are stories that ancient people told about their gods and heroes. They differ from legendary stories that are told and narrated ...read more

by Jem Gedwing

I, in my nervous state approached Him. I had a halter in my hand. Dad had given me the halter and it was supposed to help me with my quest. I looked at my quarry and my body appeared to be made of marshmallow. My...read more

by Douglas Moore

The Thirteenth Labor Yea, I know. I'm puttin' the demi back in demigod these days. Stop staring. I'm workin' on it. Bought one of those ab machines last week. I broke it. Piece of junk. So what if the gut's a little fla...read more

by Clayton Gray

Samuel the Dragon Angel There was a day when the world stood darker than the night. When the heavens entered the darkened waters and were drowned in the furry of Hells fires. The people that lived only believed that ...read more

by Tala Bar

The Green Man I'll never forget my meeting with the Green Man. I call him so, though he was hardly green but rather golden tinted but dressed, or rather covered, with green leafy branches. I met him in a forest, natu...read more

by Christopher Dentel

In the city of Thebes, there was a mortal necromancer by the name of Alaracon. Alaracon had grown very powerful practicing the dark arts and often bragged that he was more powerful then the goddess Enyo. Enyo was the hor...read more

by Paul O Meara

The Gods The glade was bathed in moonlight and the leaves on the great oak trees rustled softly in the soft night breeze. Figures were emerging from the shadows of the wood. They moved silently to the center of the glad...read more

by Wrldnbw

Frodo is not necessary the typical hero archetype, in that, he is only a small hobbit in a very big world and he has never done anything that could be considered great. Until he takes on the task of sending this evil ring...read more