Hi, I'm Michelle, a writer who loves words in almost every form they take.
Freelance writing, literary curiosity, and the occasional deep dive into ancient history.
Ancient History and Mythology
Understanding the past
This page is home to a growing collection of my writings on ancient history, mythology, and the enduring power of storytelling across time.
I am particularly fascinated by the ways myth, belief, and cultural memory continue to influence literature, fantasy, and contemporary narratives today.
Thank you for taking the time to explore my work, and please feel free to get in touch with any questions or enquiries.
Essay - Roman and Greek Mythology
2021
To What Extent Are Roman Myths Derived from Greek Myths?
Myths have long helped societies understand the world around them, linking the past, present, and future through storytelling. While Greek and Roman mythology developed within different cultural contexts, Roman myth was deeply shaped by Greek traditions, reinterpreting familiar gods, legends, and narratives through a distinctly Roman lens.
Tutorial Paper - Hymn to Demeter
2021
Demeter and Persephone: The Homeric Hymn to Demeter
The story of Demeter and Persephone is one of the most enduring myths of the ancient world, exploring themes of grief, motherhood, loss, and renewal. In the myth, Persephone’s descent into the Underworld explains the changing of the seasons: when
Persephone returns to her mother, Demeter, the earth flourishes in spring and summer; when she returns to the Underworld, Demeter mourns, and the world falls into winter.