Ancient Magic, Modern Cities: Writing Irish Folklore Into Urban Fantasy
Irish folklore is super simplified in popular culture, focusing on the biggest basics like St. Patrick’s Day, leprechauns, luck, and green aesthetics. When you start getting into the details of its mythology, though, Irish folklore offers stories about boundaries, bargains, land, memory, and consequences, which you can use for your next urban fantasy.
Why Writers Still Need Mythology (and How to Use It Well)
Stories have always helped people make sense of the world. Back in ancient times, myths and folktales were how people explained natural events, like why the sun rises, why storms happen, or what makes someone brave. These stories taught lessons, passed on traditions, and kept memories alive. And even though the world looks very different […]