As the oldest girl in a large family, I grew up relating closely to myths about oldest girls on quests to break family curses. For instance, in Shapeshifter’s #1 the sibling relationships feel very relatable, and the creators convey the pain of a years-long quest over the brief length of the issue.Īdditionally, the paneling and artwork is simple and easy to follow, yet pleasing and not too minimal. While The Storyteller retellings often significantly alter or combine myths, they capture the essence of the myths in an affecting way. Furthermore, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller (1988) is a favorite of mine. Mythology, and Celtic mythology in particular, has a special place in my heart. Thus begins a journey in which the siblings not only break the curse but also discover that cherishing those dear to them is more important than fame and status. Before leaving them to their fate, Dain tells the children that they can break the curse when they are able to set into motion the song of a foreign land, played by a saintly visitor. However, no curse can be created without a way to break it. The lives of the quarrelsome siblings are interrupted when their uncle Dain, son of the witch Carman, grows ambitious for the throne and uses dark magic to turn the children into swans. Fionna, Aodh, Fiachra, and Conn are royal offspring of Lord Lir and members of the fabled Tuatha De Danann. In this issue, we join the Storyteller and Poppycock to hear a retelling of the Celtic legend of the Children of Lir. Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifter’s #1 is the first of a four-part series retelling myths about shapeshifters from around the world.
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