Modern Mythology: Recent Episodes
Modern Mythology
Discussinons on mythological figures from Cyprus, Greece and the Middle East with the goal to compare and discuss the evolution of social issues from ancient times until today.
An analysis of Arachne's myth and explore the lengths people go because of their competitiveness and greediness. To examine closer this topic we will mainly see the topic through two phrases: "There is always someone better than you" and "I don't care what others do"
An analysis of the ideology giving and taking and how it connects to volunteerism. To understand better the ideology and its effects we will see the muth of Athena's competition against Poseidon over Athens patronship.
The story of Daedalus and Icarus and how it connects to Aristotle's philosophy and quote "Everything in moderation".
A narration and analysis of Hephaestus'story, the treatment of disabled people throughout history and how beauty standards have been oppressing people until today.
A discussion of gender roles, gender identity and sexuality through time with the help of Aphrodite's myth and history.
The world is much more connected than you thought. Through history and mythology we will have a short introduction and visualisation of how nations, cultures, and even religions evolved through time.