A to Z Challenge Theme

So, it's time for the big reveal!

My theme for the A to Z Challenge 2013 is going to be Greek Mythology. I've always been interested in Greek myths, but I don't know very many of them, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to learn more. The only problem I've found so far is that the Greeks didn't use the same alphabet as us, and therefore it's hard to find things for some letters e.g. z and y, because the Greeks didn't have those letters. However, I can use different versions of the Greek names. For example, the Goddess Aphrodite is also known as Venus, so there's my V. I just need to be a little creative.

The other reason I've chosen this theme is because I'm working on a pamphlet for a university assignment, and I've chosen the same theme for it - Greek Mythology. So my research for my A to Z posts will also be research for my assignment. Two birds, one stone. You'll get to see some of my pamphlet work next week, since I have to post it on my blog for our session on Wednesday.

So, there you have it! My theme for the A to Z Challenge is going to be Greek Mythology. I hope you'll all enjoy what I come up with :)

Comments

  1. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 14:29

    I am looking forward to this one! Greek Mythology is such an interesting topic - and killing two birds with one stone...YEA! You're posts are sure to be informative, inspiring and a whole lot of fun:)

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 14:34

      Thanks! I can't wait to start writing them, the research is already so interesting :)

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  2. Unknown21 February 2013 at 15:02

    Smart girl, combining two projects into one.

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  3. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 15:07

    Can't wait. I love Greek mythology. I'm split between video games of my youth and Norse mythology. Still can't decide.

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 15:08

      Both are good ideas, I was originally going to do Ancient Egypt, but changed my mind :)

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  4. Ghadeer21 February 2013 at 16:30

    Clever move. Looking forward to it! (I hope A is Atlas :D)

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 16:45

      Ooh I don't think Atlas is on my list yet, forgot about him! Thanks for the reminder :)

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  5. Cherie Reich21 February 2013 at 16:57

    Greek mythology is awesome! (And Z should be for Zeus. He gets very angry if you forget about him. LOL!)

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 17:07

      Yup, I think I already have Zeus down for Z, with a thousand notes under his name! He certainly won't be forgotten :)

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  6. smug princess21 February 2013 at 17:09

    What a great theme. I don't have one yet! And I need one! I'm excited to read your posts and way to go with the whole two birds with one stone thing. haha.

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 20:15

      Thanks! It's nice, because I can focus on blogging without feeling guilty for not getting other work done :)

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  7. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 17:13

    This is one of my favourite topics and can't wait to learn more about it through your posts!

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 20:16

      Thanks, I can't wait to start writing them! The research is awesome :)

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  8. Rob Z Tobor21 February 2013 at 18:07

    That sounds like it will be good and there is plenty of material written about them, and if you get stuck on a letter sneak a Roman one in most people will not notice.

    I'm following in your footsteps of last year and the theme is fairy tales only I am writing them. I have started already because writing things on the day as I did last year was very stressful so I plan to be ahead of the game this year . . . . Not so long to go either, so remember the old saying 'Beware of Greeks bearing gifts' which means it is nearly Christmas and someone has left a rocking horse outside your front door.

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 20:17

      Haha I might just do that!
      I can't wait to read your fairy tales, I'm sure they'll be much better than the originals!

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    2. Rob Z Tobor21 February 2013 at 20:43

      These are completely new ones and not based on any .. . OK one is maybe two

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  9. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 18:11

    Hot off the presses! This blog received a Liebster Award on Effectively Human: http://effectivelyhuman.blogspot.com/2013/02/liebster-love-time.html

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  10. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 20:00

    I LOVE Greek Mythology - looking forward to your posts in April :)

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 20:17

      Thanks! It's a lot of fun researching for them :)

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  11. Alex J. Cavanaugh21 February 2013 at 21:22

    That sounds very cool!
    My theme and letters are set, but I won't reveal until right before the Challenge begins.

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 21:23

      Thanks! I look forward to hearing what you're theme is going to be :)

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  12. Outcast21 February 2013 at 22:26

    This is so so so exciting Laura, I'm pumped to read about this, Greek Mythology is a keen interest of mine.

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    1. Laura Clipson22 February 2013 at 16:55

      I've been wanting to find out more about it for ages, so this is my excuse! :)

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  13. Krista McLaughlin22 February 2013 at 00:47

    Sounds like a great theme! I won't be sharing mine until next month. Good luck! I can't wait to read your entries!

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    1. Laura Clipson22 February 2013 at 16:55

      Thanks! I'm looking forward to writing them, it should be a lot of fun! :)

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  14. Trisha22 February 2013 at 06:26

    I LOVE your theme - I studied Greek myth at uni and it was one of my fave subjects.

    I have no clue at all what my A-Z theme will be.

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    1. Laura Clipson22 February 2013 at 16:56

      I did a module on classical myths at uni, but we didn't go into too much depth, so it's nice to have the opportunity to delve more deeply :)

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  15. Stephanie Allen23 February 2013 at 17:34

    That's a great theme! I had to teach Greek mythology in my student teaching last year, so I'll be interested to see what you come up with :)

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    1. Laura Clipson24 February 2013 at 15:34

      The research is certainly very interesting, I'm learning a lot about it :)

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