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Greek myths that lit up the big screen

From the sweeping deserts of Lawrence of Arabia to the blood-soaked battlefields of 300, sword-and-sandal epics have redefined how we see ancient history and myth. Films like Clash of the Titans blend ...
Greek Reporter

The Greek Myth of Pandora’s Box—Source of All Trouble and Discord

The “Pandora Papers,” one of the largest-ever leaks of financial data, brings to mind the famed Pandora's box of Greek mythology.
Cosmopolitan

Netflix's KAOS: What Greek mythology are the characters based on?

OK, so you probably didn't think you needed a modern day retelling of the story of Zeus, the king of the gods who ruled from Mount Olympus, but trust us when we say that you do. And that reimagining ...
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Greek myths get a feminist twist with Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes has carved a unique space in literature by breathing new life into ancient Greek myths. Through novels like 'A Thousand Ships,' 'Stone Blind,' and her latest, 'No Friend to this House,' ...
Greek Reporter

The Greek Islands: How Were They Named?

The names of Greek islands depend on spelling, grammar, ancient Greek mythology, and the geomorphology of the place.
The Atlantic

Evil in Greek Mythology

THERE are two methods of studying mythology. One considers its origin, and the other examines, not the manufacture of myths, which was an unconscious process, but the ethical meaning attached to them ...
NPR

Drawing On Greek Myths As Inspiration For Illustrating Life During The Pandemic

Narcissus stares a little too long at his reflection during a video call. Stuck at home, Medusa tries to cut her own unruly curls. In his series Greek Quarantology, illustrator Jonathan Muroya recasts ...