Mythology: buried in a distant past or alive and kicking in our present? We often associate mythology with temperamental gods, flame-stealing heroes and damsels in a state of metamorphosis. However, modern studies and a deeper consideration reveal that mythology expresses itself in various ways and remains highly relevant even now in the 21st Century. The universal and timeless building blocks of mythology are adapted, re-interpreted and re-contextualised over time to ensure the passing down of the embedded messages between generations, centuries and beyond. Have you ever considered the similarities between Platos Myth of the Cave and The Matrix, one the biggest films of the 1990s? Sabine Leitner uses contemporary examples from film and literature to explore how mythology cannot be relegated to a dark and dusty past but instead continues to inhabit a prominent position in our imagination, providing an inspiration for living our lives to the best of our ability by challenging ourselves and awakening the potential within. Full article here: acropolis.ie/resources/articles/Modern-Mythology.php
Posted on: Wed, 07 May 2014 11:24:42 +0000
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