Victoria Hooper
Victoria Hooper is the acquisitions editor and acting editor for Polluto, a Spectrum Fantastic Arts award winning magazine published by Dog Horn. She also edited the 2009 book Crashin' the Real, by Deb Hoag, published by Dog Horn. In between reading other people's stories, articles and poems, she enjoys writing articles about the subjects that interest her, as well as working on her own fiction.
Victoria has a first class degree in Classical Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and has won prizes in both Classics and in Moral Philosophy. She is fascinated by history and other cultures and never tires of learning or talking about them. Her other interests include philosophy, literature, film and TV, religion, theatre and performing arts, science fiction and fantasy, art, and arts and crafts. She loves games of all kinds, spends a lot of time playing video games, and would love to write for roleplay games.
Her favourite book is Howl's Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones. It may not be the most intellectual choice but it never fails to cheer her up.
Latest Articles
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The Myth of Bellerophon, Pegasus and the Chimaera
Bellerophon was the hero who, according to ancient Greek mythology, rode Pegasus and defeated the monstrous Chimaera.
Jul 8, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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Handmade Father's Day Cards and Ideas
Father's Day ideas for creating homemade cards that dad will love.
Jun 16, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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Nesyamun, the Leeds Mummy: Egyptian Priest of Amun at Karnak
Nesyamun (the Leeds Mummy) is an Egyptian mummy held at Leeds City Museum. Nesyamun was a priest at the Temple of Amun at Karnak, Thebes.
Apr 27, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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The Story of Perseus: The Real Myth Behind Clash of the Titans
Perseus is the hero of the two Clash of the Titans films, but changes were made to the myth. Find out the story of Perseus as told by the ancient Greeks.
Apr 27, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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The Myth of Venus and Adonis
Adonis is a character from Greek mythology who was loved by the goddess Aphrodite. He represents fertility and rebirth, and was honoured annually by women.
Apr 23, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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The François Vase, Black Figure Krater Painted by Kleitias
The François Vase is a black figure painted krater representing various ancient Greek myths, mostly surrounding the stories of Peleus, Thetis and Achilles.
Apr 22, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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Tiberius Gracchus vs. the Roman Senate: Agrarian Reform in Rome
Tiberius Gracchus introduced an agrarian reform law that pitted the Roman senate against the people and caused political chaos in Rome.
Apr 21, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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Art Collecting and Myron's Discobolus: Lure of the Discus Thrower
Since the discovery of the Palombara and Townley marble statues, Roman copies of Myron's Discobolus have been admired by art collectors around the world.
Apr 20, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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Ideas for Creating Homemade Cards – Animal Cards
Create cute handmade animal cards with this simple design, easily adapted to any holiday. Make homemade cards for birthdays, Easter, Mother's Day and more.
Apr 17, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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Ancient Bronze Casting – The Lost Wax Method
The lost wax method is a process of bronze casting that uses a clay model and melted wax to create a mould into which molten bronze is poured.
Apr 17, 2010
- Victoria Hooper
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