What the Greek myth of Pandora reveals about the deep-seated fear of women

By opening a jar entrusted to her by the gods, Pandora becomes the instrument of their vengeance against rebellious humans ...
St. Louis Magazine

Natalie Haynes wants to answer your Greek mythology questions

We’re in a golden age of Greek mythology retellings, with characters such as Medusa, Circe, Ariadne, and more getting their time in the spotlight thanks to contemporary authors and classicists. On ...
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What Curse From Greek Myth Would You Probably Receive?

Curses in Greek mythology were never just punishments. They were mirrors of human weakness and divine justice, showing how pride, desire, or curiosity could affect a person’s downfall. The Greeks ...
Greek Reporter

Common Greek Myths Found Throughout Art History

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...
Chicago Tribune

Talking about mythology in the musical ‘Hadestown’: ‘It’s a sad song / But we sing it anyway’

With the national tour of “Hadestown” currently back in Chicago for a two-week run, theater presenter Broadway in Chicago partnered with the National Hellenic Museum to host a panel discussion on ...
The Atlantic

Why Authors Can’t Let Go of Greek Myths

When I was 8 or 9 years old, my uncle and aunt gave me a copy of D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, a standard-bearer for children’s folklore that was originally published in 1962. I was immediately ...
News Tribune

‘Hadestown’ fuses Greek mythology, deep South jazz

A post-apocalyptic South and Greek mythology come together to blend tragedy and 1920s jazz in Capital City Productions' ...