After his murderous insanity induced by the goddess Hera, Hercules travelled to Delphi to atone and pray to Apollo for guidance, who directed him to serve Eurystheus as penance, leading to Hercules’ famous 12 Labours. The pattern of 12 appears often, as in the number of the Olympian gods, as well as the 12 signs … Continue reading Hercules in Hell
Month: January 2022
The Old Man and his Horse
There once was an old man and his son who made a living raising horses, their home lay on the border of barbarian territory. One day, one of their horses escaped and ran off into the foreign land. All the community felt sorry for them; "You must be so upset!", they said.The old man replied, "We'll … Continue reading The Old Man and his Horse
Sum Ergo Oro 