Category: Mythology
-
A Dream Bound in Hardcover
There are moments in an author’s journey that feel surreal. Today was one of them. After months of writing, editing, illustrating, redesigning, and refining, I finally ordered the very first prototype of Once Upon a Moʻolelo: A Collection of Kaʻao. It isn’t the final version—not yet. In fact, I’ve spent the last several days obsessing…
Kathleen Saito
-
Japanese Mermaid Legends
It is incredible to discover mermaid legends from different parts of the world. In some cultures, mermaids are portrayed as gentle and benevolent beings. In others, they are feared as dangerous omens that lure ships toward their doom. Japanese folklore offers yet another fascinating perspective, linking mermaids—known as Ningyo 人魚—to the mystery of long life…
Kathleen Saito
#AuthorLife, #BookishCommunity, #Bookstagram, #CreativeWriting, #CulturalMyths, #FantasyArt, #FantasyBooks, #FantasyReaders, #FantasyWriting, #Folklore, #FolkloreFriday, #IndieAuthor, #JapaneseFolklore, #JapaneseMythology, #LegendsAndMyths, #MermaidLegends, #MermaidLore, #MermaidMyths, #MermaidsOfTheWorld, #MythicalCreatures, #MythologyLovers, #Ningyo, #OceanMysteries, #OceanMyths, #OceanStories, #SeaLegends, #WritersOfInstagram, fantasyworld, Mythology, storytelling -
Once Upon a Mo’olelo – Mahina Lepo
Aloha all, I apologize for my recent absence. I was focused on finishing up the semester, which included a lot of writing assignments. But all the hard work paid off because I earned straight A’s and made the Dean’s List! I’m not entirely sure what being on the Dean’s List means for my future, but…
Kathleen Saito
Magic, Myths, and Me 