Thoughts & Ideas

  When you think of mermaids, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a red-haired princess brushing her hair with a fork, or a siren singing sailors to their doom. Maybe it’s shimmering tails, crashing waves, and forbidden love stories. But beyond the glittering stereotypes lies a deep ocean of diversity , rich with culture, magic, and mystery. Across the world, mermaids have taken on many forms—goddesses, ghosts, guardians, even monsters. Some are beautiful, others terrifying. Some grant wishes. Others grant your doom. And in the age of fantasy and fandom, new mermaid types are surfacing like never before. So whether you're a sea witch, a fantasy writer, or just mer-curious, here’s your ultimate deep-sea guide to the 25 types of mermaids from myth, folklore, and modern imagination. 1. The Siren (Greek) The OG of seductive sea spirits. Sirens started in Greek mythology as bird-women who sang sailors to their deaths. Over time, they morphed into mermaids in modern tales—still s...

    When most people think of the Celts, images of fierce warriors painted in blue, mystical druids chanting in oak groves, or intricate knotwork spiraling across ancient stone flash into mind. Yet within this rich and widespread tapestry, a particular branch stands out for its unique development, enduring influence, and mysterious endurance: the Insular Celts . These were the Celtic-speaking peoples who inhabited the British Isles and Ireland — the remote “islands on the edge of the world” that became bastions of cultural preservation, linguistic evolution, and mythological grandeur. The term “Insular Celts” refers specifically to the Celtic peoples of the islands of Britain and Ireland , in contrast to the Continental Celts of mainland Europe (like the Gauls of France or the Celtiberians of Spain). They are generally divided into two major cultural and linguistic groups: Goidelic Celts (or Gaelic Celts): Originating in Ireland , spreading to Scotland and...

  In a world dominated by sprawling cinematic universes, reboots, prequels, and endless sequels, one question continues to haunt Hollywood—and every fan who's been burned by a terrible third act: How do you actually make a satisfying movie franchise? A true franchise is more than just a string of box office hits. It's a story-world that grows with its audience , rewards loyalty, deepens character arcs, and sticks the landing . Done right, it becomes cultural mythology. Done wrong, and it dies bloated and forgotten, like so many before it. Here’s how you craft a cinematic franchise that actually satisfies —creatively, narratively, and emotionally. Don’t just write a first film— build a world . The best franchises ( Star Wars , The Lord of the Rings , John Wick , The Matrix ) are rooted in mythic structure and internal rules. Audiences fall in love not just with the characters, but with the systems, languages, codes, and consequences of the universe. Start with lor...