The Man, the Myth, the Legend
Craig sat on the living room floor, adjusting the dial to his toy train. It only went in a circle most of the time, but not now. It was the last gift from his dad, and he treasured it. Craig’s dad, Robert Norris, was a professor of mythology at a local university, and was often buried in a book studying the histories and beliefs of some ancient culture. When the school was no longer able to continue the mythology program, due to a lack of interest, Mr. Norris found himself out of a job. His wife picked up the slack by finding a second job to cover expenses while she waited for her husband to redefine his career. Two years later, he was still pretending to look. He grew accustomed to sitting at home and absorbing himself in the stories of dead civilizations. It was difficult for Mrs. Norris, but it was during these two years that young Craig Norris grew in his fascination of all things ancient. The boy loved to listen, sitting on their scuffed velvet couch or at the ki