Articles written by Joshua Benson

The goddess of corn wandered the Earth in despair after her daughter was taken by Hades.

Jun 7, 2011 - Joshua Benson

Once loved by any who set eyes upon him, Narcissus eventually found his end. Wasting away in front of his reflection, his self-adoration was unfulfillable.

Jun 3, 2011 - Joshua Benson

Although Arachne started from humble beginnings, her prodigious skill and confidence gets her into trouble with Minerva.

May 29, 2011 - Joshua Benson

Odysseus had to make a choice between the lesser of two evils, and found himself between Scylla and Charybdis.

May 28, 2011 - Joshua Benson

Once a zealous persecutor of the early Christian movement, Paul became an influential co-author of the New Testament.

May 27, 2011 - Joshua Benson

One of the major Olympian gods, Artemis was goddess of the hunt, sister of Apollo and daughter of Zeus.

May 25, 2011 - Joshua Benson

Some stories remember Medusa as hideous, while others remember her as gorgeous.

May 23, 2011 - Joshua Benson

The hero with the Golden Fleece and the enchanted wife, but Jason only returned from victory to more trials.

May 22, 2011 - Joshua Benson

Some of the most famous Greek myths take place during the rise and fall of King Minos. How the son of a god became King, and the aftermath of his ascension.

May 20, 2011 - Joshua Benson

From jealous teacher to cautious father, the myth of Daedalus is an important tale of caution and envy.

May 19, 2011 - Joshua Benson

Brought before the high priests for allegedly blaspheming the laws of Moses, Stephen shows pure faith by continuing to praise Christ even as a mob stones him to death.

May 26, 2009 - Joshua Benson

Henry Higgins insists that it is Eliza Doolittle's accent that sets her apart from upper classes, Pickering's example of manners has the most profound effect on her.

May 21, 2009 - Joshua Benson

Philip Pullman may have been influenced by C.S. Lewis, but he departs from Lewis' imaginative use of fantasy to create a world of adventure that is rooted in realism.

May 14, 2009 - Joshua Benson

In Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find," a family is executed by an escaped murderer. However, O'Connor uses this scenario as an example of a moment of grace

Apr 24, 2009 - Joshua Benson

The first book in a new series, the Order of the Golden Quill brings to life the world of giants in a fascinating, interactive book for children.

Apr 23, 2009 - Joshua Benson

Joy-Hulga Hopewell has a PhD and a wooden leg. Professing an expertise in nothingness, it requires an even greater cynic to reveal the mystery that exists in the world.

Apr 22, 2009 - Joshua Benson

Ariadne, princess of Crete, helped an Athenian hero, Theseus escape the Labyrinth only to be left deserted on the island of Naxos. Eventually, she is rescued by Bacchus

Nov 17, 2008 - Joshua Benson