Cassandra, daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, was bestowed with the gift of prophecy by Apollo. However, angered by her rejection of his advances, Apollo cursed her so that her prophecies would always be true but never believed. Throughout the Trojan War, Cassandra prophesied the fall of Troy, warned against accepting the…
Oh boy, this is going to be a hard one…. There is a thought in my brain that eats my soul like a worm eating an apple. The thought of disappearing… I pull that trick once when I enlisted in the military and it went perfect, well, only for 12 months, then I turn back…
A terrible tragedy occurred somewhat recently in Nashville, Tennessee. First things first, under no circumstance should violence against children should be a topic of discussion in any context. Alas, we are living in an imperfect world and such monstrosities do occur, and some of them make it into the news every once in a while.…
The “Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks” is a legendary and humorous piece of Ukrainian literature that has captivated readers for centuries. Written in 1676 as a response to an ultimatum from the Ottoman Sultan, the letter showcases the wit, bravery, and irreverence of the Zaporozhian Cossacks. With its colorful language and defiance of authority, the…
Could you describe hell for me dear reader? Hot… Crowded with sinners and hellhounds… Maybe some scent of constantly burning flesh in your nostrils? Oh, don’t forget the virtuous audience watching from above! What if I tell you there is a place even worse than the hell you could ever imagine? I was born into…