Jane Lindskold says: "I've been a mythology buff since I was young, so the recurring SF/Fantasy theme of "immortals among us" is one I knew I'd want to try someday. I like to think that with my athanor I introduce some new twists. For one thing, I've tried to keep in mind that all immortals might not be human-shaped -- or even human. For another, I had fun investigating cross-cultural influences. Here's where you can learn the true history of King Arthur -- and how he handles a round-table that includes, among other people, Enkidu the Wildman, Achene, and Anansi the Spider. "