Tag: Greek Mythology
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The Ancient Greek Guide to Creation (and a little beyond)
In this fiction piece, Arianna North Castell offers a quick-witted retelling of the creation of humanity, as understood in Greek mythology.
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The Eleusinian Mysteries: A Journey Through Death and Rebirth
Ami John takes us through the Eleusinian Mysteries, which centered on Demeter and Persephone, emphasizing death, rebirth, and community through transformative rituals and secrets.
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Tragedy in the Stars
You may know the names of many of the most famous constellations, but do you know their mythological origins? Oscar Virdee outlines the tales of Orion, Hercules, and Calisto.
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Queer Icons in Greek Mythology: A Deep Dive into the Hidden Queer Identities of Ancient Greek Icons
Much of Greek mythology is underscored by homoerotic desire. Flora Gilchrist looks at the likes of Zeus and Poseidon to explore this neglected history.
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Riordan’s Roaring Success
The Percy Jackson series has captured audiences with a plethora of media adaptations growing the genre’s popularity. Oscar Virdee highlights the success of author Rick Riordan at creating an engage universe based around the study of classics.
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Andromeda and the Erasure of Black Beauty
Popular depictions of Andromeda persist in portraying her as a white woman. Ariana North Castell returns to the classical sources to undo this whitewashing, poignantly arguing for a centering of black beauty.
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A Scattering of Clouds: The Death of Hyacinthus by Apollo’s Hand
Catherine Margaret Hodge provides a fictionalised account of the death of Apollo’s lover Hyacinthus and how the Greek God comes to terms with mortality and immortality.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Underworld
Are you planning on taking a quick trip to the Underworld? Arianna North Castell’s overview of what you’ll find is invaluable reading before you set off on your journey!
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