Greek mythology

[roseembolism]

A quick question for those better versed in mythology than I am: does anyone know of a myth where a race between Iris and another goddess resulted in the sky being painted blue? Are there any similar myths?

Its kind of sad when the quality of a student's work makes one suspicious, but on the other hand, if its all her invention she may have a career as a writer.

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Re: Greek mythology

[houseboatonstyx.livejournal.com]

Yeah. What's wrong with basing something on a myth, especially an obscure myth?

There's also such a thing as reading or hearing something once in a lullaby which later comes up in consciousness indistinguishable from one's own muse. This is a crime? Especially if the source is public domain?

How many words did she write on this? How many original words would she have to use to expand a basic short myth, to satisfy this teacher?

Re: Greek mythology

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

Well you see, since RXM works in academia, she's lost all ability to create anything, and is left with only the option to take out her wrath out on the young and talented.

We are actually in the market for a stepdaughter now, one whose spirit RXM can crush under her heel by forcing her to do dishes, mop floors and clean bedrooms when she should be allowed to write, draw and date older men. If you know of a good candidate let us know OK? In addition to young, she should be beautiful and her great talent and deep soulful nature should be apparent to everyone except RXM and I.

And as for the student, she was given a 95% because my soul has been crushed by the educational establishment, leaving me a hollow shell...and besides, the exam rubric told me to. The only thing I can do now is make snarky comments about an inconsequential flaw on her paper, as is traditional among my people.