August 25 2020
2020 Summer Weeks 7-8
"Through mythic poetry, retold tales, and educational resources, Mythology in Verse seeks to foster a deeper understanding of traditional cultures, their impact on each other, and on the modern world."
The Epic Mythoverse
And Then, An Amazon is a modern adaptation in verse, by MiV Author in Residence Greg R. Fishbone, of the opening chapter to the Posthomerica. This Roman-era work fills the gap between the Iliad and the Odyssey with all the traditions and sources available to its 4th Century Anatolian author, Quintus of Smyrna.The 4th(ish) Century author of the Posthomerica had an odd habit of killing a character off first and presenting that character's backstory afterward, if at all. Since modern readers prefer their character arcs in chronological order, I've had to shuffle some things around. The poems I'm currently releasing expand on the lavish reception that King Priam throws for the Amazons upon their arrival in Troy, and use that occasion to introduce several characters we'll see more of later on. "At the King's Table" includes a number of Priam's most prominent sons plus Aeneas, the Dardanian son of Priam's cousin, Anchises. These represent Priam's War Council, in charge of executing his battle plans and defending the city. "Ink-Song" includes some of the city elders and prominent members of the priesthood, who help to govern the city itself in a time of war and uncertainty. Next week's poem, "A Table of Allies," will showcase some of the foreign allies who have flocked to Priam's defense, allowing Troy to withstand nearly ten years of siege. The Online Manuscript in Progress:
Amazons!
The Weekly Stream
I've been experimenting with writing streams to engage readers and fellow writers in real time. Results are mixed so far, and I haven't yet decided on whether to schedule this as an ongoing feature, but I was able to turn the first streaming session into a rough-cut video (about 16 minutes) and an even shorter version (about 90 seconds) of me talking about my work in progress. These have become the first videos on the new Mythology in Verse video channel. Long Version: Trailer Version: I had to edit my own speaking voice for these videos and wow, I sure do repeat myself a lot and say "ummmmm" when searching for my next words. Why didn't anyone ever tell me?Looking Forward
There will be a new poem dropping on Monday that continues the Amazon reception at Troy. There might also be a new stream--if so, it will be announced on the World Anvil Discord server beforehand. Let me know if you think this is a good idea and what you'd like to see in a broadcast!--Greg R. Fishbone,
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