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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yes, mine as well! I'll make a separate post about it, because I think it deserve some space. Not all names follow Anglophone logic 🤷‍♀️

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Most non-Greek publishers don't care any more than most non-Greek writers do. I hope that one day this astonishing lack of research will stop being rewarded with fame when it happens to Greek names.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Your female character cannot be called “Hercules” any more than an English Regency-era woman would be named Johnathan. Greek names have a set gender, history, traditions, and cultural significance. Sounds like common sense? You’ll be surprised how often non-Greek people need to be reminded of that.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Day 5 of What Writers of Greek Myth Retellings Do Wrong: Treating Greek names like aesthetic decorations. 🧵 #GreekMythology #WritingCommunity #MythRetelling #Greec #BookSky #Writers

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This is why seeking professionals is the best way, in my experience. Professionals stake their reputation on every recommendation. They have an obligation, and skin in the game. Friends help you start. Professionals help you finish with confidence. 💙

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You can't keep researching forever! So, what can a writer do? Greek friends may be happy to help you out a couple of times, and that's great! At the same time, don't overlook Greek professionals. Friends care but won't be affected if things go south. Goodwill Isn't Accountability.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You feel you may have missed a few details, even – Ω, the horror! – accidentally caused your characters to break α rule of xenia in a way you can't even realize! Not to mention the different alphabet and the etymology of so. many. new. words.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Day 4 of: What writers of Greek myth retellings often do wrong 🧵 "They don't have a reliable safety net." The plot and characters are perfected. But now you've gotten to know Greek culture and things got complicated. Insecurity creeps in. #GreekMythology #MythRetellings #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If you are not sure where to begin, an internet search may be a good start. Of course, don't neglect talking to Greek friends or Greek editors!

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Don't be afraid to delve into the culture and seek out the characteristics you'd love to share with others! There are so many things to introduce about Greece, from the landscape to superstitions, to mouth-watering food, to festivals, and many more! #AmWriting #WritingTips #Greece #FantasyBooks

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Don't you just love it when you find a book that takes you to the other side of the world with just the turn of a page? When new smells and songs and beautiful clothing come alive in your imagination? Why take this feeling away from your readers? #GreekMythology #MythRetellings #WritingCommunity

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Day 3 of: What writers of Greek myth retellings often do wrong 🧵 They miss their chance to explore Greek culture and make their readers fall in love with it: #GreekMythology #MythRetellings #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Often, writers aren't aware of the military and social power the US has over Greece, or how much US culture is slowly erasing ours. Writers don't need to take part in this by erasing Greek culture in favor of US norms and customs.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Their setting is "The US, but with chitons." Not every culture and political system is that of the US, and it doesn't have to be. Writers and readers alike should be able to expect to encounter societies and cultural norms outside their own.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The saddest part is that writers are not doing it on purpose. Oftentimes, they simply don't understand that they are dealing with a foreign culture. (There's a long discussion on the normalization of ownership over Greek culture that I'll tackle in another post)

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Greeks don't bar foreigners from basing their creative works on our myths, but we often feel like we should. The reason is that foreign writers often erase our culture to make their books more palatable to a US-centric audience.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

They don't realize they are writing about a foreign culture. Ancient Greece is not only removed from us by time. For those who are not Greek, it is also removed by culture.

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What writers of Greek myth retellings often do wrong (from a Greek beta reader who has seen... a lot) 🧵

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Sofia | Editor of Greek Myth & Culture works @wordsmithic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hello #BookSky & #WritingCommunity! I’m an editor specializing in #MythRetelling, and #HistFic on Greek culture. I help writers navigate cultural nuances and level up their stories! Whether you write epic #FantasySky, cozy #MythicFiction, #YA, #comics, or #scripts, let's connect!

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aggy ✨ COMMS OPEN! @agapidraws.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🏛️The 12 Olympians🏛️ (1/12) And we start with Zeus, the King himself⚡️ #greekmythology #zeus

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❤️‍🔥 you may know me as slaymate ❤️‍🔥 @agiographia.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

autumn is Hades & Persephone season 🍂 #OCs #Phlegethon

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❤️‍🔥 you may know me as slaymate ❤️‍🔥 @agiographia.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

forgot to post the artwork behind my icon (2023) on bluesky 🫥 #OCs #Phlegethon

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