Reading Notes: Ovid's Metamorphoses, Part A

Cupid and Dis

I like the idea of being able to write Cupid and how he is able to affect people so easily. I'm not one for cheesy stories, but I think it would be funny if Cupid happened to shoot the wrong person and has to watch in worry about what would happen to them.

Dis and Proserpine

I love the story of Proserpine (though I've never seen the characters referred to by these names). I could either write from the perspective of Proserpine or Cyane-- or I can do both. If anything, I could write a happy ending for Proserpine-- one where she manages to be with her mother forever and escapes from Dis.

Arachne rejects Minerva

I was surprised at Minerva; this was a side I hadn't expected of her. There could be a story about what happens when she is pushed to a certain point and when she is disrespected as a goddess. Rather than always seeing her as patient, I'd like to branch out and see what happens when she snaps.

Minerva. Source. 

Bibliography. Ovid's Metamorphoses by Tony Kline.

Reading Notes: The Nursery Rhyme Book, Part B

Love and Matrimony

"LOVE your own, kiss your own,"

I think this line is very cute! While simple, it can lead to a story that just revolves around the happiness in a family who is grateful for their loved ones.

Relics

I like the story about what little girls and boys are made of. It'd be interesting to go against the story-- like girls aren't always sweet and such or they aren't always made of "sugar and spice". It's a general idea right now, but the story could expand on how a boy and girl may not necessary act like a typical boy or girl and how others might see it.

Heart. Source. 

Bibliography. The Nursery Rhyme Book by L. Leslie Brooke.

Reading Notes: The Nursery Rhyme Book, Part A

Proverbs

I think the story about sneezing is cute. Since it's over the course of most of the week, there could be a story about every day that follows the prompt. I also enjoy the story about the one who thrives; it could tie in with someone who constantly wakes early to go to work and put all their efforts in.

"As the days lengthen, so the storms strengthen."

It's a simple line, but could revolve around a rainy, gloomy day. I could even personify rain.

Songs

"Say, will you marry me, my pretty maid?"
"Yes, if you please, kind sir," she said.
"What is your fortune, my pretty maid?"
"My face is my fortune, sir," she said.
"Then I can't marry you, my pretty maid!"
"Nobody asked you, sir," she said.

I don't really know how to tie this in with a story, but I thought it was funny. I like sassy characters; they're always fun to write. I do have a vague idea about someone trying to go after another person just for their fortune and going into more detail about it.

Rain. Source. 

Bibliography. The Nursery Rhyme Book by L. Leslie Brooke.

Wikipedia Trails: From Pyramus and Thisbe to Euhemerus

1. Pyramus and Thisbe. Pyramus and Thisbe were lovers who were not allowed to be together. However, they decided to sneak off, but when Thisbe went to the location, she fled because she was afraid of a lioness. However, when she left, her veil fell off. When Pyramus came, the sight of the veil caused him to believe that his lover died. As a result, he killed himself, which also led to Thisbe killing herself.

2. Babylon. Babylon was founded in 2300 BC and abandoned in 141 BC. At one point, Babylon was known as the largest city in the world. It was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.  

3. Belus. Belus is known as the king who founded Babylon. He is also associated and sometimes linked to Zeus He is the god of war.

4. Euhemerus. Euhemerus was a greek writer and philosopher. It is not known where he is from-- there are several debates on his origins. He tried to tie in mythology with history.

Pyramus and Thisbe. Source. 

Wikipedia Trails: From Nemesis to Phobetor

1. Nemesis. Nemesis is also known as Invidia or Adrestia; the latter meaning "the inescapable". Nemesis means "to give what is due". She is associated with weapons such as a sword or a dagger. Her mother is Nyx.

2. Nyx. Nyx represents the night and is seen in popular culture often, such as in video games. A moon has also been named after her. She is heard to be very beautiful and powerful. 

3. Hypnos. Hypnos, also known as Somnus, represents sleep. He is the son of Nyx and is the twin of Thanatos. His name is tied to "hypnosis", which refers to a condition where the person is put in a sleep-like state.

4. Phobetor. Phobetor is associated with Hypnos and Nyx. He is associated with dreams, but more specifically, nightmares. He lived in the Underworld in the land of Dreams.

Nyx by dragongirl. Source.

Reading Notes: Ovid's Metamorphoses, Part B

Echo

"She can repeat the last words out of many."

I think this sentence is eerie in a way; it'd be super fun if I could write a character who was haunted because of this, but can only communicate how she truly feels by her expressions instead of her words. It would be cool to write a scenario where she needed help, but she struggled to find someone who could understand her because they were either frightened of her or they just couldn't figure out what she was trying to tell them.

Narcissus

I like the idea of Narcissus becoming a flower, especially since it has a heart in it. This could be used to symbolize infatuation in a story; I could also go with the idea that someone became too infatuated with something or someone that it eventually became their downfall.

Mars and Venus

"Love even takes Sol prisoner, who rules all the stars with his light."

I really like this because it personifies the sun and also shows how powerful love can be, no matter who is affected by it. I could use this line and make a really sappy story with a normal romance.

Narcissus. Source. 

Bibliography. Ovid's Metamorphoses by Tony Kline.

Reading Notes: Ovid's Metamorphoses, Part A

Io

I've always been interested in the story of Io; I think it's very sad that such a thing had to happen to her. I think it'd be easy to retell the story and go more into her thoughts. I could describe her emotions-- how afraid she is, how dreadful the situation is, and how she feels whenever she returns to human form. It wouldn't be too difficult doing so and I think her perspective would be refreshing, since it doesn't go into a lot of detail about how she feels. It'd really be a rollercoaster of emotions, honestly!

Phaethon

This story always made me sad because the father's oath is what brought the downfall of his son. He never had bad intentions. I also think it would be cool to describe his father's feelings. From meeting his son to being happy enough to grant him anything, and then seeing the panic seep in when he realizes that he should not have said those words. Finally, it would end with how regretful he was and how sorrowful the death of his son would be.

I have always been fond of the whole "__ flew too close to the sun" line, as well! I also love the personification of the sun and earth.

Phaethon. Source. 

Bibliography. Ovid's Metamorphoses by Tony Kline.

Reading Notes: Aeseop's Fables (English), Part B

The Fly and the Mule

"For I know when to give back and when to go."

Another line I really enjoyed. I could imagine a kind character (maybe a traveler) saying this. There could be a traveler who helps out in times of need, but if everything is okay, then they leave and help others. They could be well-known and admired by people.

The Fly

This story was amusing. It made me think of someone who might not be as strong or as big as others, but they still have faith in themselves and believe them to be strong. It could be one of those stories where someone may be weaker than others, but they still contribute a good amount and help out. It could show that you shoudn't underestimate people based on appearances.

I couldn't really find any inspiration from these stories in general; I did enjoy them, though.

Mule. Source.

Bibliography. Aeseop's Fables by Sir Robert L'Estrange

Reading Notes: Aeseop's Fables (English), Part A

The Wolf and the Shepherd's Boy

I always loved this story. It'd be easy to try to make a story based off someone who always cries wolf and only earns distrust from people, but maybe I can add some sort of twist so the plot isn't easy to predict. I also like this line:

"Those who are known to have deceived,
When they speak truth, are not believ'd."
I think I could start out the story with that quote!

The Wolf and the Shepherds

This line sticks out to me:

"The powerful too oft abuse
Rights which to others they refuse."

I really like it because it shows how the powerful and corrupt can harm others, so it makes me think of a cruel king or ruler who treats his people poorly. I could have someone get payback on the king because of his behavior or it can be some noble who disrespects others and is selfish.

The Dancing Apes

"The Force of Nature is infinitely beyond that of Discipline and Imitation."

I think this is a beautiful quote! Definitely had me thinking. I think it would be challenging to incorporate into a story using that theme, so I'm not entirely sure what I would be able to do with it; maybe show how dominate nature is against everything.

Wolf. Source. 

Bibliography. Aeseop's Fables by Sir Robert L'Estrange

Tech Tip: Uploading Files on SoundCloud

I have been using SoundCloud for quite awhile now, but never uploaded any tracks. It's actually very easy!

1. Register/log in here.

2. Have the tracks you want to upload ready (they must be saved to your computer already).

3. Upload tracks.
I haven't used this feature yet, but you can go ahead and record yourself! So if you're interested in making a cover or singing an original song, go for it! If not, select "choose a file to upload"
This will open up another window; access and select the file you want to upload, then click okay.

4. Processing.
The music file has to process beforehand, but while you do that, you can fill in the other info! You can add a picture if you want, title the track properly and add artist info. After that, just hit save to finish uploading it.

If you're uploading, I believe you can only upload about 300 minutes worth of music before you have to upgrade accounts.

Reading Notes: Blackfeet Indian Stories, Part B

Bobcat and Birch Tree

The story did not go the way I expected; I thought the bobcat was going to kill the man. I thought he was going to get some punishment of sorts for tricking the prairie dogs. A story from their perspective would be interesting; I'd like to know why they weren't cautious of him or how they managed to do the trick with the fire.

The Red-Eyed Duck

I'm glad the old man got punished this time, though it was not an extreme punishment. I think it would be really interesting to have a story involving red eyes-- maybe a curse or something. I can try to figure out something that resembles the man's trick.

Kut-O-Yis, The Blood Boy

I am really curious about the son-in-law's character development. Why did he turn so selfish and mean? Was he tired of helping others? The story was really entertaining and I'm perplexed by the birth of the hero. "Blood Boy" sounds really intriguing and I think it'd be cool to be able to take that title and turn it into a story.

Prairie Dog. Source.

Bibliography. "Blackfeet Indian Stories" by Grinnell.

Tech Tip: 8Tracks

8tracks is full of music mixes-- so basically kind of like YouTube playlists-- just on another site. However, this one is more open to more topics. You can search pretty much anything (e.g. instrumentals, study music, chill, etc.). Lots of people upload their playlists on the site, so it's a nice way of finding music! If you're in certain fandoms, you can also search those. People make playlists for certain characters, too.

So if you like Dr. Who, there's definitely Dr. Who fanmixes. Some might be specifically for Rose or Ten, or maybe both of them together. Game of Thrones? Those are there too.

First thing is first: now, you have to register to listen to fanmixes, unfortunately :(.

1. Register here.
2. On the homepage, search for anything! If I'm cramming for a terrible test, I might want nice music to help me focus, so I'll search up "study" and "chill"
Here are some results:

As you can tell, those playlists are pretty popular, so hopefully, they're good. There are tons more, actually.

You can just click on the picture and the play button will show up, and there you go!

Happy listening :).

Wikipedia Trails: From Octavia to Nero

1. Octavia. Octavia was the sibling of Augustus, a Roman Emperor. She was seen in a positive light due to her loyalty and admired by many. Her second husband eventually committed suicide, so she was the only one who took care of their children. She had five children-- three with her first husband, two with her second husband.

2. Augustus. Augustus was the first Roman Emperor. He accomplished a lot: bringing peace to his people, reformed taxation, rebuilt the city, and much more. Although it is said that he died of natural causes, there are some people who believe his wife poisoned him, though it has never been confirmed.

3. Livia. Livia was both Augustus's wife and adviser. She was seen as faithful and dignified, although she was later seen as one who craved power. She is often seen in popular culture with lots of variation in her personality.

4. Nero. Nero was also a Roman Emperor. While Augustus was seen in a good way, people thought Nero to be corrupt. It is also possible that he started a war. Some sources view him positively while others view him negatively. 

The Fire of Rome by Hubert Robert. Source.

Reading Notes: Blackfeet Indian Stories, Part A

The Wolf Dog

Once again, I'm always baffled whenever family members or loved ones kill each other without a second thought. For this story, I think it'd be cool if I wrote about a wife who never cared for her husband and never loved him. She only married him for her own benefit and when he tries to teach her a lesson, she tries to kill him. It'd be a modern twist.

The Camp of Ghosts

I was hoping this story would have a happy ending. That, or I thought the wife would disappear because he would open his eyes. I could write a story about how the wife wants to come back, but she knows her husband would open his eyes and lose her all over again, which would bring more pain to him. 

How the Thunder Pipe Came

I love the personification of Thunder, but I wonder why he would steal women. I could go into detail about this in a story and possibly provide a reason/motive for this behavior. 

The Theft from the Sun

I liked this story! This is why you never steal from people. I think I could change the characters up but still keep the theme of the story. I do like the personification of the sun, but I'm not sure what someone could steal from the sun in a realistic story.

The Great Sun by wolf-minori. Source.

Bibliography. "Blackfeet Indian Stories" by Grinnell.

Wikipedia Trails: From Aegis to Perseus

1. Aegis. Aegis is a shield that both Athena and Zeus carry, although it is more often see with Athena. However, while commonly seen as a shield, it can also be portrayed as the head of a Gorgon or animal skin. The word is associated with protection.

2. Gorgon. Gorgon means "dreadful" although it can resemble the sound of growling. They were known for their gaze because it turned people to stone, so it they were placed on objects as protection. They are also associated with Athena.

3. Medusa. Medusa means "guardian"; I had not expected this, but it does make sense, considering her ability. Athena places Medusa's head on her shield. She is the daughter of Gorgon.

Medusa by Alicechan. Source.

4. Perseus. Perseus beheaded Medusa and gave her head to Athena. He was known to kill monsters and rescued Andromeda from one. He was related to Heracles in a strange way-- he was his half-brother as well as his great grandfather.

Reading Notes: Tales of North American Indians, Part B

Lodge-Boy and Thrown-Away

The story got dark so quickly; I was actually a little shocked. I am very confused on how the mother came back and I wonder how the father felt the whole time, so I think it would be good to write about his feelings when he discovered the death of his wife. Not only that, but he must have been stressed because his sons never listened to him.

The Jealous Father

This was also dark. I felt bad for Walrus and I want to know why the son acted so horribly, so maybe there can be a story about why or how he acted in such a manner.

Robin. Source. 

Bibliography: "Tales of the North American Indians" by Stith Thompson (1929).

Reading Notes: Tales of North American Indians, Part A

The Jealous Uncle

I'm always thrown off by the stories where family members kill each other (or at least try to). In this story, it does not go into much detail behind the uncle's motives, so I could write about that. I could also write from the boy's perspective and run through his thoughts whenever he is trying to survive.

Bluejay and his Companions

I would like to go more in-depth with how the characters treated Grouse; it mentions that they do not give him good food, but I would like to know more about the way they talk to him and such. I could make up a few scenarios that lead to Grouse coming up with their punishment.

Dug From Ground

I thought it was so strange that the mother never took care of him or acknowledged him until he was grown up and did certain tasks. I'd like to write about her thoughts and maybe go into detail about whether she cared for him or was apathetic as he grew up.

Blue Jay. Source.

Bibliography: "Tales of the North American Indians" by Stith Thompson (1929).

Wikipedia Trails: From Hades to Ariadne

1. Hades. Hades is the god of the underworld and abducted Persephone. He was not necessarily portrayed as evil, but came off as stern or cold instead. His priority was making sure no one left the underworld and was apathetic towards most of his subjects, though there were some exceptions.

2. Tartarus. Tartarus is a place in the underworld. It is where people received divine punishment and where souls were judged. Tartarus only served as a prison to those who could possibly harm the gods of Olympus. The place is referred to in popular culture, such as book series or video games.

3. Minos. Minos is one of three judges of the underworld. He is the son of Zeus and Europa, though he was adopted by Asterion. His name is said to mean "king".

4. Ariadne. She is the son of Minos and associated with mazes and labyrinths. In some versions, she is married to Dionysus, though there is a debate on whether she is a mortal or a goddess. She is known for helping Theseus.

Ariadne in Naxos. Source. 

Wikipedia Trails: From Harmonia to Satyrs

1. Harmonia. I have never heard of her before! She is the goddess of harmony and discord; I find that fascinating because I thought those were polar opposites. While there is some other account that she has different parents, it is most commonly acknowledged that she is the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite.

2. Europa. Europa was kidnapped by Zeus; however, he was not in his normal form, but rather in the form of a bull. She was collecting flowers with her sisters and happened to see him. She decided to get on the bull, following Zeus's plan, which led to him dashing off and taking her away from her family.

Jupiter and Europa. Source.

3. Nymph. Nmyphs are female deities connected to nature. They are not considered immortal and can give birth to immortal children; they do not die from old age or sickness. However, they can still be killed. They are known for dancing and singing.

4. Satyrs. Satyrs are males associated with Dionysus. They love dancing and wine; they often play the pipes. They also dance with nymphs. 

Reading Notes: Notes on the Folklore of the Fjort, Part B

The Turtle and the Man

I was a little surprised that a turtle was the trickster this time; it was a nice surprise, though. I wasn't expecting him to die in the ending. The moral of the story could be used and applied to a story of my own-- I could have a trickster who constantly cheats people, but ends up cheating himself somehow.

The Rabbit and the Antelope

This story would be a good inspiration since the lesson is to not take advantage of others. It would be easy to incorporate this theme into one of my own.

The Leopard and the Crocodile

This was a clever story! It'd be fun to come up with a way that a character would trick others and turn them against each other.

Baby Antelope. Source.

Bibliography. Notes on the Folklore of the Fjort by Richard Edward Dennett (1898).

Reading Notes: Notes on the Folklore of the Fjort, Part A

The Vanishing Wife

I thought this story would have a happy ending, but I guess not. I think there is a lot of material that could be expanded on-- like why his brother didn't like him or how he ended up living poorly. I'm also intrigued by his wife and wonder if she is a personification of wealth. I could write about his feelings or come up with more background for him.

The Jealous Wife

This was very dark, but it was a pretty good read. I'd like to write from the younger's wife perspective because the whole ordeal must have been frightening for her. It would be challenging to describe her feelings and what she thought the whole time.

The Wicked Husband

Actually, this was much darker. I would like to write from the view of the prince and how he chooses to deal with the husband or the character that finds the wife.

Canoe. Source.

Bibliography. Notes on the Folklore of the Fjort by Richard Edward Dennett (1898).

Wikipedia Trails: From Tanuki to UNESCO

1. Tanuki. I had never heard of this animal-- it's known as the Japanese raccoon dog and is well known in Japanese folklore. Like the fox, it is known to be mischievous but also absentminded at times. When the word is translated, people often say "badger" or "raccoon". However, that is incorrect. While it does look like those animals, it is not related.

Tanuki. Source.

2. Okinawa. Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Seventy-five percent of US installation are located there. There are a few languages that are foreign to the Japanese civilians there.

3. Ryukyuan Language. These languages are considered to be part of Japanese dialect, but they are not intelligible with Japanese. These languages are considered to be endangered. There is large diversity between these languages.

4. UNESCO. UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Its mission is to promote international collaboration in order to bring peace. They also address social and ethical issues. It has 195 member states.

Reading Notes: The Crimson Fairy Book, Part B

Schippeitaro

This story can be written from two perspectives; one could be about the main character and how he tries to prove himself. It could be about his struggle in the forest and how he rescues the girl. Another alternative is from the girl's perspective; I can go in depth with her feelings of fear and hopelessness when she discovers that she will be eaten.

The Crab and the Monkey

This story inspires other stories of revenge, so if I can come up with someone betraying or deceiving another person, I could write about how the other character gets back at them.

How the Wicked Tanuki was Punished

Stories like these always make me wonder why the parents bring harm to each other or their children. It would be good to expand on the son's feelings and get more into his perspective since there is not much known about him aside from his actions.

Tanuki. Source. 

Bibliography. The Crimson Fairy Book by Andrew Lang.

Reading Notes: The Crimson Fairy Book, Part A

The Stonecutter

This story did not go in the direction I expected. It would be a good theme to use, though. I could write a story about someone who becomes too greedy and yearns for too much, but when they get everything they wanted, they realized that they were actually happy with what they had in the first place. I don't have an exact plot right now, but the moral would be that you shouldn't take anything for granted.

The Maiden with the Wooden Helmet

I liked this story a lot and I'd like to use the maiden as a main character; however, I could not get any meaning from the story. I would like to be able to figure out how to incorporate her beauty into a story, though.

The Heroin Maiden. Source.

Bibliography. The Crimson Fairy Book by Andrew Lang.

Week 5 Storytelling: Two Sides of the Same Coin

[ xviii. the moon. ]

( the sun and moon are one in the same. )

i. to the brightest sun,

you've always been the best, haven't you?
your heart always full of gold, your mind full of wonders.
there's brilliance in those eyes that no man could ever take away.

( in the darkness,
your eyes grow dim. )

when night falls, your smile follows it.
the heart of gold everyone speaks of has been long shattered;
it is only when you are alone that you allow it to continue breaking and breaking.
it's okay to be sad sometimes. with light, comes darkness.

ii. to the warmest sun,

you've always been the kindest, haven't you?
your arms open to the whole world, your hands offered to those who need it.
there's a sweet vulnerability that lies within you.

( in the darkness,
your heart grows cold and ruthless. )

when night falls, the facade disappears.
your kindness is genuine, but you tire of the constant selflessness;
your patience wears thin and the smiles become more forced.
you must take care of yourself, too. do not let others suffer, but do not let yourself suffer.

iii. to the rising sun,

you've always been the strongest, haven't you?
your chin held up high, your shoulders never low.
there's a courage in your veins that seeps throughout your body.

( in the darkness,
you crash and burn. )

when night falls, so do you.
your bones and shoulders ache from all the burdens that rest on them.
you must learn that sometimes,
it is okay to fall. you'll get back up one day.

iv. to the setting sun,

you've always been the most worthy, haven't you?
your promises never broken, your loyalties never doubted.
there's an unbreakable bond in your friendships.

( in the darkness,
you wonder when everyone will leave you. )

when night falls, the guilt seeps in.
sometimes, everything and everyone is too much.
you find yourself suffocating in the midst of it all, but you know they need you, so you stay.
you must allow yourself to breathe. 

v. to the darkest moon,

you've always been the loneliest, haven't you?
your features darkening when no one is around, your tears falling endlessly in the late hours.
there's a bitterness that lingers on the tip of your tongue.

( in the darkness,
you hide your face in shame, little moon. )

when night falls, every flaw comes out.
you've yet to learn that your weaknesses are only human; 
you've yet to realize that people find beauty in both the sun and the moon.
one day, you'll learn that people will love you regardless of your flaws and insecurities.

Sun and Moon by Michael Quinn. Source.

Author's Note: This story is based off "What Caused the Shadows on the Moon". The moon and sun were personified siblings that were beautiful and bright. However, as they grew, the moon often ventured off on his own. He eventually lost his sense of honor and duty; his adventures led him to see grotesque sights, so when he returned, he was impressed by his sister's beauty. He went to his mother and demanded to marry her; his mother denied his request and when his sister found out, she was so angry that she threw hot ash on his face. The ash left streaks on his face and made him pale, so he only showed his face at night. 

It was difficult finding inspiration from this; I ended up combining the moon and sun as one character. I didn't use their personalities from the original story, though. The sun represents the good qualities of a person, while the moon represents their hidden insecurities. I wanted to show how since the sun is always bright and out when everyone else is, a person would only show their good side. However, when the moon is out, everyone is usually sleeping, so that's when the flaws and insecurities come out. I wanted to tie into the original story by explaining that the moon was ugly in the original story, but in my story, the moon believed itself to be "ugly" and that's why it only came out at night.

Bibliography. "What Caused the Shadows on the Moon" by Mrs. K. U. Rafy.

Reading Notes: Khasi Folktales, Part B

What caused the Shadows on the Moon

Writing personifications of the sun and moon would be really fun and challenging. I could make a story up about how the moon is more introverted than the sun and keeps to itself, or I could make up another plot about how the moon brings shame to itself, explaining why it only comes out when everyone is sleeping.

Finding inspiration from this unit was very difficult. I enjoyed the stories, but I could not figure out how I could rework these themes into one of my own. However, I do have some ideas from the first half of the unit I plan to use.

Moon. Source. 

Bibliography. "Folktales of the Khasis" by Mrs. K. U. Rafy.

Reading Notes: Khasi Folktales, Part A

U Biskurom

I could write from the perspective of U Biskurom and talk about how mankind treated him. His perspective could show the development of both mankind and himself; they start out kind, but end up losing that kindness later on.

The Stag and the Snail

When I read this, I imagined an arrogant character that never stopped bragging about his strength. There could be a story about a character who lacks humility and is strong, while there is a character who is weak in comparison, but faster. They prove that strength is not the only value that defines someone and proves the strong character wrong in a duel.

Duel. Source.

Bibliography. "Folktales of the Khasis" by Mrs. K. U. Rafy.

Feedback Focus: New Techniques

I found that reading out loud was most useful, followed by the copy-and-delete, then the timer. Reading out loud is what I always do when I proofread since it makes it easier for me to catch any grammatical errors or typos. I like the copy-and-delete method because it really allows you to focus on small chunks at a time and provide more thorough feedback, rather than having more general feedback about the whole story. The timer didn't really help me, though. It doesn't help me focus and having a time limit makes me feel a bit rushed. I think I will consider using the copy-and-delete, since it isn't as overwhelming and provide better feedback. I will definitely be continuing reading out loud.

Reading Out Loud. Source.

Wikipedia Trails: From Chimera to Argonauts

1. Chimera. A chimera is a creature in mythology. It is a mix of a lion, a snake, and a goat, although now, it is a general term for any creature that has parts from other creatures. The chimera is not a sign of good luck; it represents disaster.

2. Cerberus. Cerberus is a well-known symbol. It is a three-headed dog that resides and guards the Underworld. It guards the Underworld because the dead attempt to leave. It is also related to Heracles; Heracles went through a series of tasks and one of them was capturing this creature.

3. Heracles. Heracles is a demi-god. When he was a child, Hera attempted to kill him by sending a snake into his crib, but failed because he ended up killing the snake. He was well-known for his strength.

4. Argonauts. Argonauts represents a large group of heroes. There is not an exact list of all the heroes, but there were approximately eighty-five. They were helping Jason find the Golden Fleece and sailed on a ship called Argo.

The Argo by Constantine Volankis. Source.