The Dangers of the Gracchus Brothers’ Reforms
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were brothers who lived in the late second century BCE, at the beginning of the end of the Roman Republic. Both attempted to enact radical reforms meant to address wealth inequality and land shortages among more common Roman citizens. As representatives of the common peop
The Sacred Feminine & Creation Life, Art, and Civilisation in Mythology
The sacred feminine represents vital forces in various cultures, embodying roles like nurturing, social justice, and memory preservation. Deities such as Gaia, Ala, Mnemosyne, and Anahita highlight the connections between life, culture, and women's essential societal roles as life bearers and moral
Loki vs Loki
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome back to Myths & Mischief, it is I — Leslii, your resident anime interpreter— and today I wish to speak with you about the infamous Loki of Norse mythology and his, ofcourse, anime counterpart: the Accursed Prince of One Piece. With “season 2” of the One Piece an
Luffy’s Halo, the humble Strawhat
Following the revelation of the true nature of Luffy’s Devil Fruit, the source of his extraordinary powers, the significance of his most precious treasure—his straw hat—is impossible to ignore. As an art major, one who’s taken their fair share of art history courses, it was hard not
Who Was Pheidippides and What Did He Do?
The legend and history of Pheidippides depicts a heroic journey that preserved freedom and democracy in Ancient Greece. The two accounts don't match up, but both are inspiring.