Category Archives: Essay

The love dart (or, how to cure the common anthropomorphism)

Wherein the love dart of the hermaphroditic snail becomes the symbol of the dangers of anthropomorphism and the butt of some dumb jokes.

May 28, 2009 – 7:02 am | By Scott | Posted in Essay | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Party like it's 1199

Richard the Lionhearted, a lucky shot, more flaying, drowning, and Peter, Paul, and Mary.

May 27, 2009 – 6:57 am | By Scott | Posted in Essay | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Marsyas, the martyred satyr (or, why I don't like Tuesdays)

How Marsyas challenged Apollo to a contest, lost, and screwed up Tuesdays forever.

May 26, 2009 – 7:01 am | By Scott | Posted in Essay | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)