Once upon a time there lived seven sisters: Maia, Electra, Alcyone, Taygete, Asterope, Calaeno and Merope. They were the hunting companions of the goddess Artemis. One day all seven were playing in a secluded glade in the forest. Their laughter rang merrily through the trees for they thought they were alone. They didn’t know that […]

“Courage is almost contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” – G.K.Chesterton Though the dropping branches appeared to be inadequate to bear any fruit, Hera knew with patience and time the little sapling, which Zeus had given her, would soon awe nations. But her thoughts […]

“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” – Og Mandino The stars have always been seen as a source of inspiration and the birthplace of many myths and legends. The constellation Corona Borealis, or the Northern Crown is no […]

Let me tell you my version of the old love story, for it was I, Orpheus who was a part of this tale. It started one very lovely day when I saw a beautiful young lady. I was a talented musician, as you may know. I played the lyre and, not to brag, but I […]