The Big Reveal

I know I already revealed my theme a couple of weeks ago, but I thought I'd reveal it again for the purposes of this blog hop, co-hosted by Mina Lobo and David Macaulay.

My theme for the A to Z challenge this year is going to be Greek Mythology. I've been researching it a lot recently for one of my assignments for my Creative Writing Masters, and it's been really interesting. It should make a good topic for the challenge, and I certainly have a lot of material to work with.

I've scheduled my first few posts already, and should have them all scheduled by this time next week. The posts will mostly be about the myths that I've been reading, and there will be some focus on creatures in Greek Mythology as well.

I'm having trouble with some of the letters (Q, Y, V) because the Greek alphabet doesn't have them, but I'm sure I'll come up with something!

Hopefully you all enjoy what I come up with :)

Comments

  1. Dani21 March 2013 at 12:02

    YAY! One of my favorite subjects! So excited to see what you showcase.

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 12:05

      I love Greek Myths, they're so interesting :)

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  2. Unknown21 March 2013 at 12:11

    great theme! love greek mythology, I'll be back daily to see who you'll feature.

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  3. Jackie21 March 2013 at 12:40

    Awesome theme! Love Greek Mythology!

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  4. Timothy S. Brannan21 March 2013 at 12:41

    Love it! I adore Greek myths and can't wait to see what you do.

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  5. A Tarkabarka Hölgy21 March 2013 at 13:15

    There can never be too much writing on Greek mythology :) My favorite thing about it is that everyone discovers it their own way. Happy A to Z!
    (As for Q, just pick a queen, any queen ;) )

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 13:18

      Haha that's pretty much what I was thinking, Queen works for anything! :)

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  6. Dana21 March 2013 at 13:26

    Very fun! Have a great A to Z!

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  7. Anonymous21 March 2013 at 13:37

    Definitely looking forward to reading your blog posts!

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  8. Dani and Jax21 March 2013 at 14:04

    Yay! We're huge Greek Mythology fans!

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  9. S. L. Hennessy21 March 2013 at 14:09

    I came so close to picking this same exact theme. Excellent choice!

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 14:11

      Thanks! It's a great theme, lots of material :)

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  10. Charity Bradford21 March 2013 at 14:24

    Mythology is so rich with posting ideas. Great topic!

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  11. Anonymous21 March 2013 at 15:07

    <3 Love Greek Myth! <3 can't wait to read what you post!
    Good luck. This is my first year with the A to Z challenge, even though I've watched it grow over the last 3 years. I'm also taking part in the Reveal. I'm trying to share some positivity with my #WriteMotivation friends on Twitter (and to help keep me positive in the process)
    Hope to see you around :)

    Jamie Dement (LadyJai)
    http://writebackwards.we3dements.com

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 17:44

      Thanks! It's my second year doing the A to Z, I had to join since I had so much fun last year :)

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  12. Al Diaz21 March 2013 at 15:15

    I've always liked Greek Mythology. I like all types of Mythology, but that's only natural from a mythological creature, hahaha. Excellent choice!

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 17:45

      Thanks! I love mythology, there's some good inspiration there, too!

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  13. Anonymous21 March 2013 at 15:24

    Wonderful! This is a fascinating subject and will looking forward to reading.

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  14. Jeremy [Retro]21 March 2013 at 15:28

    I too am a fan of mythical stuff, wonderful.

    Jeremy [Retro] #66
    AtoZ Challenge Co-Host
    Oh No, Let's Go... Crazy

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  15. David Macaulay21 March 2013 at 15:42

    Fab idea Laura - I'm a big fan of Greek mythology so am looking forward to that - thanks for doing the hop...

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  16. Outcast21 March 2013 at 16:40

    I'm really looking forward to this Laura, going to be absolutely love the posts.

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  17. DWei21 March 2013 at 17:33

    I'd love to be able to do this one day.

    Have you guys ever considered hosting this on a month that doesn't contain finals?

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 17:47

      You make a good point, I guess it is at kind of an inconvenient time of year! I don't know what made them choose April. I have two assignments due in on the 24th, but I'm scheduling all my posts now so I'll have time to work on them.

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  18. Rob Z Tobor21 March 2013 at 17:38

    Hello Miss Laura the Q could be Quest . . . . . Those Greek Gods were always off on Quests, like the quest of Cadmus

    And for V, Vengeance . . . In Greek mythology the Erinyes "the avengers" were female deities of Vengeance. . . . . . We all like a bit of vengeance

    Y . . . . AH DAMN, but there is always Young Greek Gods.


    Good luck but I know you will do a great job.

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 17:48

      Ooh some good ideas, I could certainly use Q for Quest :)
      For V I've decided to cheat a little and use 'Venus' which is the Roman name for Aphrodite...shhh! Y is the main one I'm struggling on, but I'm sure I'll find something :)

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  19. Yolanda Renée21 March 2013 at 18:15

    Love Mythology!

    Great idea, can't wait to learn more -- I've done some research recently and really want to know more!

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    1. Laura Clipson21 March 2013 at 18:17

      It's so interesting, I'm thoroughly enjoying doing the research! :)

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  20. Unknown21 March 2013 at 19:01

    I love Green Mythology! Great idea, Laura!

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  21. Krista McLaughlin21 March 2013 at 21:44

    Great idea! My mythology is a little rough, so I'd love to brush it up! Might give me some more writing ideas - can't wait to read them!

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    1. Laura Clipson22 March 2013 at 17:12

      It's really great for inspiration, the Greek gods were ruthless!

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  22. Allison22 March 2013 at 01:58

    Greek mythology sounds fantastic!

    Allison (Geek Banter)

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  23. Mark Means22 March 2013 at 06:28

    I love mythology and I'm sure you'll have some great posts in April :)

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  24. Rhonda Albom22 March 2013 at 21:38

    I love Greek mythology and can't wait to see what you do. My G post will touch on Greece, but that's about as close as I will come.

    Rhonda
    Laugh-Quotes.com

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  25. A Daft Scots Lass25 March 2013 at 06:17

    I hope Circe is going to be amongst them! Will come back to visit during the challenge. All the best with it.

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