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New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
These Fantasy Novels Breathe New Life Into Old Myths
To read a fantasy novel is to allow yourself to be taken somewhere new, where magic is real and the usual rules do not apply. But sometimes those strange worlds can also feel familiar — like a layer of fresh paint on a canvas you've seen before. That's because the bedtime tales we pored over as kids, full of mythical monsters and gods, are a particularly potent source of inspiration for the fantasy novels we grew to adore as adults. And retellings are having their moment within the genre, with many authors drawing on mythology and folklore from across the world — India, Korea, Mexico, Poland — to tell enchanting new stories with ancient roots. If you're itching for a fantasy novel swirling with mythology, one of these books might do the trick. Beasts of Prey The residents of the city of Lkossa know two things to be true: Magic is dead, and the jungle is watching. Once a glorious center of supernatural power, Lkossa is now a shattered place — terrorized by the Shetani, a deadly monster that hunts the city's people at night. When 16-year-old Koffi ignites an unexpected power within herself, she's forced to enter into an uneasy alliance with Ekon, an elite warrior desperate for redemption, and hunt down the Shetani. The duo's quest takes them to the Greater Jungle, a treacherously magical place, where creatures from Pan-African folklore lie in wait. Eerie and creeping with a strong emotional heart, 'Beasts of Prey,' the first book in a trilogy, deftly explores the weight of generational trauma and the dangerous power of monstrous myths. Read our review. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Washington Post
4 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Our languages have more in common than you might think
In ancient India, the most powerful god was known as 'sky father,' or in the Sanskrit language Dyaus pita. Sound it out. Can you see where this is going? In Greece, his equivalent was Zeus pater; in Rome, Jupiter. English speakers have always been used to tracing the etymologies of their words back to the classical languages of Europe, but the suggestion, in the late 18th century, that there were also clear and consistent features in common with languages spoken much farther to the east was an astonishing and exhilarating one.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to Watch ‘Fountain of Youth': Is John Krasinski and Natalie Portman's Adventure Movie Streaming or in Theaters?
'Fountain of Youth' – the latest swashbuckling adventure following a search for a mythical location – has finally dropped. The Guy Ritchie-directed film stars John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as two estranged siblings who get roped into hunting for the titular Fountain of Youth while others aim at keeping the location a secret. Here's everything you need to know about the new movie, how to watch 'Fountain of Youth' right now, and where to expect it on streaming. 'Fountain of Youth' premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, May 23. 'Fountain of Youth' is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ starting on Friday, May 23. This one won't be playing in theaters, so you'll need an Apple TV+ subscription to watch it. 'Fountain of Youth' stars John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as siblings and treasure hunters in search of – you guessed it – the Fountain of Youth. They are joined by Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci. 'Fountain of Youth' follows two treasure hunters tasked with locating the mythical and titular fountain. Here's the official synopsis: ''Fountain of Youth' follows two estranged siblings (John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure that will change their lives … and possibly lead to immortality.' The post Where to Watch 'Fountain of Youth': Is John Krasinski and Natalie Portman's Adventure Movie Streaming or in Theaters? appeared first on TheWrap.
Geek Girl Authority
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
In the Garden of Monsters Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming In the Garden of Monsters is a gothic retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth with a dash of Salvador Dali. Read on for our review.
Geek Girl Authority
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Crystal King Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming In the Garden of Monsters is a gothic retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth with a dash of Salvador Dali. Read on for our review.
