Issue 78
This is the March 2026 issue of Salon Futura. Here are the contents.
Art: Athena Parthenos: This issue's cover features a statue of Athena
The Hymn to Dionysus: The latest Natasha Pulley novel does not feature Katsu the Clockwork Octopus, but Cheryl loved it anyway.
Epic of the Earth: These days we know that war is an environmental disaster, but that's nothing new. As Edith Hall points out, the Trojan War, as reported by Homer, came at massive environmental cost.
The Bacchae: Natasha Pulley's The Hymn to Dionysus is based heavily on an ancient Greek play by Euripides. What is the original like, and why is it more queer than Pulley's version?
The Curve of the World: Vonda McIntyre's final novel befor eher death has been prepared for publication by her friends. It will be releasd by Aqueduct later this year. Cheryl got an advance peek.
A Sword of Bronze and Ashes: A Bronze Age themed issue cannot be complete without a look at Anna Smith Spark's contribution to the period.
Introduction to the Mabinogi: As ancient legends go, the Mabinogion is seriously weird. Perhaps a simple introduction is what the story collection needs.
K-Pop Demon Hunters: The surprise movie hit of the year is great fun, but does it also have a deeper message. Cheryl thinks so.
Starfleet Academy – Season 1: Star Trek has gone for the YA market with the latest series. Surely it can't be as bad as the internet culture warriors claim.
Editorial – March 2026: This month's issue has something of a Bronze Age theme. Also Cheryl looks forward to Eastercon.