Unpacking the Myth of Eros and Psyche

by Allison Stieger | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized

I’m finishing up my weeks of instruction on my online Greek mythology class, and I saved one of my favorite myths for the end of the class, a special “bonus” myth if you will, for after my students finished their end-of-term presentations. Eros and...

Imagination and Inspiration

by Allison Stieger | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized

Yesterday, I wrote about the dichotomy between the two Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus, and how we’re seeing it playing out in our household with our two sons, whose personalities seem to embody each of these natures. Today, I’d like to continue with the...

Living with Apollo and Dionysus

by Allison Stieger | May 2, 2013 | Uncategorized

One of my favorite themes of mythology that I remember from my graduate studies was the dichotomy of Apollo and Dionysus. Both sons of Zeus, Apollo is the god of logic, reason and music, Dionysus the god of wine, intoxication and ecstasy. Although they don’t...

Ireland and the Thin Places

by Allison Stieger | May 1, 2013 | Uncategorized

Our family is taking a trip to Ireland this year, the first trip overseas for all four of us. We’re all wildly excited, of course. My 4 year old asks every day, “Is it July 1st yet?” 🙂 Ireland and Irish myth and story has been a source of fascination...

Nature versus Nurture in Myth

by Allison Stieger | Apr 26, 2013 | Uncategorized

I’m teaching a new class on Comparative Myth for Gifted Homeschoolers Forum in the fall, so preparing for the class has gotten me thinking/reading about how to compare myths across cultures. As with so many academic issues, there are a huge swath of opinions as...

The Original Rolling Stone

by Allison Stieger | Apr 25, 2013 | Uncategorized

I’ve been teaching Greek myth to a class of 8-12 year olds since February, and it’s been so much fun, hearing what the kids have to say about myths when they process the psychological insights that I’m able to share with them. One of the primary...