Category Archives: Moon of the Goddess

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The ancient urban rural divide

Posted on September 19, 2018 by cathyhird

“The Goddess frowned at the way houses had sprouted like mushrooms around the base of the hill, taking up land that should be farmed. The king seemed to forget that his wealth came from the produce of the land.” In … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile back on…..Olympus

Posted on April 25, 2016 by cathyhird

In case you missed this post when I “visited” Lorna George, here is what happened between Moon of the Goddess and Before the New Moon Rises back on Olympus: A swirl of black smoke rose from the ground staining the green grass of … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile at the shrine of the god of healing

Posted on February 18, 2016 by cathyhird

Here is another of my off-stage views. This happens about the time the second novel begins. Panacea is the daughter of Asclepius, the God of Healing, and one of the main characters in both novels. But even the gods cannot … Continue reading →

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The heroine of Moon of the Goddess

Posted on September 24, 2014 by cathyhird

I never liked Helen of Troy. She seems so helpless. Homer and others portray her as beautiful, yes, but to me she seems egotistical, self-centered and weak. So when it occurred to me that a kidnapped princess was a good … Continue reading →

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A story has to have horses in it

Posted on September 3, 2014 by cathyhird

A good story has to have horses. Beautiful, strong, smart horses. Horses that love the hero and heroine. As a teenager, I devoured stories with horses. My favorites were the Black Stallion series. In the first book, an accident throws … Continue reading →

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Why I didn’t make Poseidon a hero

Posted on July 11, 2014 by cathyhird

Thanks to Rick Riorden and Percy Jackson, I get into trouble when I tell kids that Poseidon is not the hero in my novel. In Riorden’s version of the world, Poseidon is one of the good gods, so this generation … Continue reading →

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Talking Greek heroes and heroines with V. L. Locey

Posted on June 14, 2014 by cathyhird

We often focus on the gods; who is your favorite hero or heroine? V. L. Locey: So many choices. While I enjoy reading about Heracles and Theseus, I have to say my favorite heroine from classic legends is Atalanta. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Greek myths on TV and in movies, a conversation with V L Locey

Posted on June 13, 2014 by cathyhird

These stories are retold on TV and movies today; which do you like? dislike?   V. L. Locey: I`ll admit that I am a huge fan of the Percy Jackson novels. Not only because it deals with my favorite gods … Continue reading →

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Talking Greek mythology with V. L. Locey

Posted on June 12, 2014 by cathyhird

Who do you hate, or at least dislike, but keep seeking out anyway? V. L. Locey: Probably Hades. I think that`s because I chose him as the villain in my Gods & Goats trilogy and I can`t seem to shake … Continue reading →

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Where would you go if you could travel anywhere?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by cathyhird

Before my kids were in high school, they loved to brag that they had been to every continent except Antarctica. None of us have gotten there yet. But I wonder: if you could travel to anywhere, where would you go? … Continue reading →

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