Myths and Legends
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Midas Touch: A Greek myth with a wise lesson
A In 8th century BC, Phrygia was an ancient kingdom located in west-central Anatolia, which is modern day Turkey. The actual Phrygian King, of which the Midas Touch legend is believed to be based, lived during a time of great power and wealth. This ideal world of abundance, presented the possibility to fulfill many earthly desires; the opportunity to hoard a large storehouse of riches and the power that comes with great wealth. The Story: The mythological King Midas wished for and received the magical ability to turn anything he touched into gold; wife, child, water food, etc. At first glance, it appeared to be the perfect wish, but which ultimately led…
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History of Vampires
Medveđa, Serbia. Jan. 1732 — The Carpathian mountains loomed ominously to the east, as if nature herself was conspiring with evil. In the valley below a shadow had been draped over the corpses that now littered the quiet cemetery. Of the forty villagers exhumed that morning, a total of thirteen had been identified as vampires. Fresh blood seeped from their mouth, nose, or the gaping wounds in their chest where the stake had been pounded in. The gore was clear evidence of their demonic guilt. Dr. Johannes Flückinger, regiment medical officer dispatched by the Honorable Supreme Command, surveyed the ghastly scene. He was clearly uneasy about being sent to this…