Category: Fandom
Can Mistletoe Kill?
In Norse Mythology, Baldur (also Balder, ON Baldr), the god of innocence, beauty, joy, purity, and peace, is Odin’s second son. His wife is called Nanna and his...
Modern fantasy elves
Modern fantasy literature has revived the elves as a race distinct from fairies. Fantasy elves are different from Norse elves, but are more akin to that older mythology...
Norse Dwarves
The Norse dwarves are highly significant entities within Norse mythology. They are the makers of most of the artifacts of the gods, both Aesir and Vanir. Their dwelling...
Elves at Christmas
The modern children’s folklore of Santa Claus (USA, Canada, and Britain) typically includes diminutive, green-clad elves as Santa’s assistants. They wrap...
TGirl Parade
There is something about transsexuals which has always struck me as very sci fi. From Tanith Lee to George Alec Effinger, there have been themes of gender fluidity...
Disturbing Future Dystopia is Now
I read a really disturbing entry in author William Gibson’s blog yesterday. The New York Times Magazine wrote a long profile of a creepy company who hires your...
Gaylactic Spectrum Awards
There is still time to get nomination in for the 2005 Spectrum Awards. The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards honor outstanding works of science fiction, fantasy and horror which...
I Love The Devil
While I am in the mode of mentioning how sexy I find the devilish cuties of Blue Blood’s BarelyEvil.com, it bears mentioning that ilovethedevil.com is one hell of...
Son of Filk
It looks like others have tried to explain what filking is and come up short as well. Their explanations waffle between apocrypha and despair. Filk is a form of music...
Spooky Links Topsites
I like Spooky Links for actually bothering to have a science fiction/fantasy section, but I’m going to ask you all a favor today. Please click on the graphic or...
Filking Slam Dance
It has always struck me that fandom and various musical subcultures have a lot in common. They are both refuges for the socially disenfranchised seeking meaning or a...
What is the Church of Satan
Tomorrow it will become clear why this needed defining today. The Church of Satan is a philosophical/cultural organization which draws its name from the...
