Hundreds of websites give basic information about Greek Mythology. The Myth Man is one of the most enthusiastic. His alter ego is a beefy cartoon Hercules-type with shades and a big "M" on his robe. The Myth Man offers homework help to all kids who have a myth-related assignment. He has plenty of information and pictures, and has an impressive number of testimonials from students whom he's helped. His strength lies in digesting mythology reference books and providing that information online in an accessible way.
Breakfast with Pandora takes a different approach. Once you've hit all the info sites, and are overwhelmed with data that seems to have no context or big picture to it, come to BwP. Whenever you have a "why" or a "what does it all mean," BwP is here for you.
Even content questions can require skilled explanation. Greek Mythology isn't like geography or arithmetic, where there is nearly always one right answer. And reference books don't always get it right.
People are complicated, and so are stories. BwP honors us complex human beings by telling and interpreting good stories with as much accuracy and honesty as possible.
Photos: replicas of rolled scrolls, courtesy vroma.org; breakfast here
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