The sea nymph Thetis was the mother of the Greek hero Achilles; his father was King Peleus of the Myrmidons. I like the way that Achilles is poised in a space in-between the sea where his mother dwells and the human space that we inhabit!
You can also find more myths and legends for the week of September 9 - September 15 here. For more information and links to the actual javascript code, see the Myths & Legends Widget Reference Page.
