Explore Apollo beyond his association with the sun and discover how prophecy, music, reason, healing, archery, and creativity reveal a deeper connection: the power to illuminate what we cannot yet see.
Category: Mythology
Hera and the Meaning of the Sacred Bond
Hera is often portrayed as jealous and vengeful, but her role in Greek mythology reveals something deeper. As the goddess of marriage, she represents something deeper than romance: the sacred bond that endures, even when tested.
Zeus
Before temples crowned the hills of Greece, the sky already ruled the world. Zeus emerges as both storm and sovereign—the force that transforms power into order.
Why I Created an Olympian Gods Illustration Series Before Writing My Centaur Mythology Novels
Before introducing the mythic creatures who inhabit my novels, especially the centaurs, I began by illustrating the Olympian gods of Greek mythology. This post explains why I created the series, why I’m reopening the archive now, and how these familiar mythic figures form the foundation for the stories in my Sons of Apollo series.
Sons of Apollo series
A Greek mythology retelling about the centaurs.
Why Greek Mythology?
Discover why Greek mythology inspires the Sons of Apollo series—its character-driven stories, contradictions, and the untold voices behind the myths.
Meet Stilbe: Oracle of Apollo
Meet Stilbe, a little-known figure from Greek mythology reimagined as the Oracle of Apollo in the Sons of Apollo fantasy series.
Virtue and Manliness: The Story of Atalanta and the Centaurs.
The myth of Atalanta and the centaurs explained—exploring virtue, gender, and why this rare story defies traditional Greek hero narratives.
The Centaurs: A Fascinating Trope From Greek Mythology
🏛️ The Centaurs: A Fascinating Trope from Greek Mythology By Norma Sue O’NeilUpdated October 2025 The Enduring Allure of Mythical Beasts From fire-breathing dragons to seductive sirens, the creatures of Greek mythology have captivated readers for thousands of years. Yet among them all, few are as fascinating—or as misunderstood—as the centaurs. These half-man, half-horse… Continue reading The Centaurs: A Fascinating Trope From Greek Mythology
Ixion and Nephele: A Tale of Seduction and Punishment
Explore the myth of Ixion and Nephele, the scandalous origin story that shaped the centaurs’ reputation and inspired the cultural conflict in Sons of Apollo.