greek mythology

Writing prompts about sirens

Writing Prompts

Sirens have been interpreted in different ways: as vicious feminine monsters who kill men at sea, as the embodiment of temptation, and as warnings to the forces of nature. Originating in Greek mythology, sirens are usually depicted as half-person, half-bird or merpeople. I’ve created over 22 writing prompts about sirens, using a combination of these interpretations. I focus here on sea witchery, mermaids, and dangers at sea. None of the writing prompts are gendered; sirens were not always depicted as only women. While the popular depiction of them as women prevails, your writing might benefit from considering different angles like:… Read More »Writing prompts about sirens

Names from Greek myths: inspiration for writing Greek mythology books

Characters

The recent boom in Greek mythology fiction has been incredible as someone who loves reading classical Greek myths. From Percy Jackson to The Song of Achilles, there’s so much potential for writing Greek mythology books. So I’ve collected some names from Greek myths to help inspire more writers. I’ve categorised names based on being feminine or masculine, so if you’re looking for a particular name for a character you can jump straight to the section you need. Or browse each list and write down your favourite names! I’ve also noted whether the name comes from a deity, a hero (the… Read More »Names from Greek myths: inspiration for writing Greek mythology books