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A preview of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "Help friends, harm enemies: Hera followed this ancient Greek moral precept more devotedly than many others." - Susan Deacy

Susan Deacy holding a copy of her book *What Would Hercules Do? Lessons for Autistic Children Using Classical Myth* in front of a statue of Hercules on a neoclassical Warsaw staircase

👸Hera👸

Susan Deacy (susandeacy.bsky.social) wrote the entry on Hera for our book!

Susan is an Emerita Professor of Classics and offers bespoke autism and classical sessions for professionals (including teachers) and autistic children. Do get in touch if you need her services!

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A preview from the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "The eldest son of Hecuba and the Trojan king, Priam, Hector was his father’s greatest warrior, leading troops in battle and personally duelling with numerous Greek heroes ... But Hector's devotion to duty exposed him to grave danger." - Alex Imrie

Alex kneeling and looking at the camera, next to excavations site at Corbridge, Northumbria.

⚔️Hector⚔️

Alex Imrie (aleximrie.bsky.social) wrote the entry for Hector!

Alex is the Scottish Network Co-ordinator for Classics for All, and is dedicated to the expansion of classical subjects to all corners of the country. Get in touch to bring classics to your school! 👀

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A sample from the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. The text reads: "Tethys was the mother of many minor river gods, including the river god Nilus, the god of the River Nile in Egypt, a notable example of how Greek mythology and Egyptian mythology once intersected." - Princess O'Nika Auguste

Princess O'Nika Auguste, a Caribbean girl, bodyprotester and feminist

🏞️Tethys🏞️

PhD student Princess O'Nika Auguste (@isletheologian.bsky.social) wrote the entry for Tethys!

Check out linktr.ee/ONIKA34 for her articles, guides, and podcast content on women, autonomy, consent, and sexual violence in the Bible, history, & mythology.

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A sample text from the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "Depending on the storyteller, Prometheus stole fire (symbolising intelligence or creativity) either to make up for other animals’ biological advantages – claws, spines, venom – or because Zeus had previously taken fire away." - Daniel Galef

🔥Prometheus🔥

Daniel Galef (@danielgalef.bsky.social) wrote the entry for Prometheus!

His first book, Imaginary Sonnets, is a collection of monologues from the point of view of different historical figures and mythological characters. Check it out here: danielgalef.com/book/

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A preview of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. The text reads: "The Hesperides gave Perseus a sack for Medusa’s head and other gifts from the Gods, including the winged sandals of Hermes, a cap of invisibility from Hades, a sword from Zeus, and a polished shield from Athena." - Peter Wright

🛡️Perseus🛡️

State-school A-level Classics teacher Peter Wright wrote the entry for Perseus in our new book!

Pete also coordinates the Blackpool Classics for All hub, supporting local schools with introducing Classics, Latin and Greek. What a hero!

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A preview of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. The text reads: "Dionysus was the breaker of social boundaries. Depicted in various forms – as a man or a beast with a beard, as a youth, or holding a thyrsus while donning an ivy wreath and wearing a gender-ambivalent chiton – he represented the liminal spaces in society." - Talia Barnoy

Talia at the Met looking at the head of Antinous in the guise of Dionysus.

🍇Dionysus🍇

Dionysus' entry was written by Talia Barnoy (@teatemple.bsky.social)!

Co-runner of the NYC Writer's Circle, they've been long-listed for Frontier Poetry's 2023 Hurt & Healing Prize, and published in multiple magazines & journals. Open to freelance writing gigs via DM!

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A preview of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "Three times a day, Charybdis would swirl and suck the sea around her down to the sea floor, destroying everything in her path, before reversing to spit the remnants back out."

A photo of Liv smiling in front of a grove of olive trees.

🌀Charybdis🌀

Mighty Charybdis was covered by Liv Albert (@mythsbaby.bsky.social)!

Liv creates the incredible Greek myth (and wider ancient Mediterranean) podcast, Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. More: mythsbaby.com

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A sample of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "Not an Olympian god, but something older, Charon was the son of the primordial Erebus and Nyx – Darkness and Night. Known as The Ferryman of the Dead, his role was to safely transport souls upon his skiff, across the River Acheron and to the realm of Hades." - Craig Melia

A black and white photograph of Craig Melia

🪦Charon🪦

Modern Studies teacher Craig Melia wrote the entry for Charon in our book!

"I'm delighted to support Working Classicists in their mission to give young working class people the opportunity to study Classics - an opportunity I never had!"

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A preview of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "Chaos was not a whole lot of nothing, but of everything, a giant blob of undifferentiated stuff. This unity was not harmonious, but a conflict of elements in a legal sense, requiring the intervention of a “god and better nature” to do it justice by separating everything out, sorted into its proper place."

A selfie in a heavy metal club in Providence, Rhode Island, where I’m wearing a black leather jacket and t-shirt. I have long, dark blonde hair, a full beard, and glasses.

⁉️Chaos⁉️

Classicist Dr. Jeremy Swist (@metalclassicist.bsky.social) wrote Chaos' entry for A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology!

Dr. Swist's own book is due out this autumn, entitled Julian Augustus: Platonism, Myth, and the Refounding of Rome. More: (tinyurl.com/SwistCV)

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A sample from the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. The text reads: "There was nothing left for him to do but follow her into death by falling on his own sword. So violent was his death, that his blood sprayed across the mulberry tree, staining its berries a dark purple."

A thoughtful and surprisingly handsome Scotsman gazes into the middle distance in search of writing work. Ross provided this alt text, honest.

🫐Pyramus & Thisbe🫐

Freelance writer Ross McGovern (@rossmcgovern.bsky.social) wrote the entry for this tragic tale in our book!

If you're looking for a writer who brings energy and beauty into everything they write, contact Ross at ross.mcgovern@gmail.com.

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A picture of a woodcut of Medea with a caption taken from A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "Maiden, mother, monster. Princess, priestess, witch. Medea had as many faces as the Goddess Hecate whom she served."

Selfie of Jacqueline, brown hair, pale skin, blue eyes, smiling in a white top with white floral earrings and pearl necklace

🗡️Medea🗡️

Medea's entry in A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology was written by the talented Jacqueline Munro (@jacquelinewrites.bsky.social)!

Jacqueline is a freelance writer who also works in PR, and was a volunteer for Working Classicists in 2024.

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A picture of clytemnestra with a caption taken from A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology. It reads: "[Clytemnestra] is one of only a few women who are represented as having strength and autonomy, and her actions are often likened to those of men."

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🎭Clytemnestra🎭

PhD student Georgina Homer (@georginahomer.bsky.social) wrote the entry on Clytemnestra for A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology!

She is currently offering editing and proofing services and we can't recommend her enough. Get in touch: ghediting@icloud.com

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An image of Pandora with a caption taken from the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology. It reads: "Hephaestus moulded her exterior to be that of a beautiful girl. Athena taught her needlework. Aphrodite gave her a cruel longing and Hermes’ contribution was ‘a shameless mind and a deceitful nature'."

🫙Pandora🫙

Author L. J. Trafford (@ljtrafford.bsky.social) wrote the entry for Pandora in A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology!

We're thrilled to sit alongside her prolific catalogue of exceptional books, which you can find here: shorturl.at/xXLNx

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A snippet from the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology. It reads: Today, authors interested in retelling Daphne’s story have tried to help her regain her agency, either by making her a fierce warrior or by having her fight back in tree form.

Alicia stands in front of a grey wall. She has red hair and is wearing a blue shirt with embroidered flowers on it.

🌳Daphne🌳

The excellent Alicia Matz (@duxfeminafacti9.bsky.social) wrote the entry for Daphne in A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology!

A postdoctoral fellow at SDSU, and one of the wonderful folk at cripantiquity.com, you can see more of her work at aliciamatz.com

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