Further Reading

The Mechanisms albums are based on a number of traditional and mythological sources. This is a bibliography of places where further material can be found for those interested in reading about the background material.

High Noon Over Camelot
High Noon over Camelot is based on the legends of King Arthur. There are numerous parallel traditions forming this mythos, which also forms part of the 'Matter of Britain'. Given the number of different stories, with very different interpretations of the character, only what might be considered the key, large stories are listed here, a more detailed list of reading may be found here, with options to read both the translations and original language where possible.

Encyclopedias

 * The Arthurian Name Dictionary, CW Bruce: here
 * The New Arthurian Encylopedia, LJ Norris: here

The Bifrost Incident
The Bifrost Incident revolves around Norse mythology, particularly the stories of Ragnarök. Note that the written sources for pre-Christian Scandinavian beliefs are all written post-conversion, being high medieval, so complete accuracy to the beliefs held is doubtful. It also includes references to 2 famous H.P Lovecraft gods: in Ragnarok, there is a singular mention of Azathoth, and Red Signal heavily references Yog Sothoth (the incantation is lifted directly from the Necronomicon in the Lovecraft series).

Encyclopedias

 * Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend, A Orchard: here
 * Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heros, Rituals and Beliefs, J Lindow: here

Frankenstein
Frankenstein is based on the Mary Shelley novel of the same name. It is available here.

Alice
Alice is based on the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and is available here. There was a sequel written as Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There, which is available here.

Swan Song
Swan Song is based on Tchaikovsky's first ballet, "Swan Lake". The Kirov Ballet's performance of "Swan Lake" is available here.

Hereward the Wake
Hereward the Wake is based on the nineteenth century historical novel Hereward the Wake: Last of the English by Charles Kingsley, and which is available here.

Hereward is also a semi-mythological figure and Early-English freedom-fighter who appears in several chronicles, including the Peterborough Chronicle and the Gesti Herewardi (Michael Swanton translation).