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Post by arabella on Dec 30, 2006 17:32:52 GMT -5
So, does anyone have a favorite Greek myth?
I REALLY love the one explaining the reason behind the seasons. That one is my favorite, I think. And I love the ones about Echo and Arachne. What about you?
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Emma
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Post by Emma on Dec 31, 2006 0:07:45 GMT -5
Hmm. Long before even having had heard of Walt Disney's "Hercules," I'd always loved Greek mythology, specifically The Odyssey. I loved the fierce endurance of Odysseus, and how he resisted temptations to reunite with Penelope, and as she braved her persistent suitors in the hopes of seeing him again. All for twenty years, wasn't it? It deals greatly with action and valour, but I do love the unbridled love and loyalty behind it.
(Walt Disney's Odysseus and Penelope are too lovable! "Suitors? I thought you said they were salesmen ... !")
I've recently come to appreciate the Herakles of myth, too, though very unlike our own Hercules. ^~ He seems like such an ultimately tragic figure, and although he reclaims his godhood, there is a vague sadness to his character that is irresistible. He is so interesting, and I love reading about him.
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Post by arabella on Dec 31, 2006 21:29:06 GMT -5
Both are excellent myhts!
Good choices! Yes, our Hercules is very different from the Heracles.
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Post by Natalie on Jan 3, 2007 12:34:46 GMT -5
I have always loved Persephone and the Pomegranate. But I adore the myth of Cupid and Psyche. That one is just so wonderful.
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Post by arabella on Jan 5, 2007 17:53:11 GMT -5
Oh yeah! That's a great myth too!
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Post by Natalie on Jan 6, 2007 17:36:56 GMT -5
It really is. But of course...Hercules is my favorite. And you know...it just doesn't make sense that people get mad at Disney for messing with the myth...when it's different in every version of it I read. It's never the same!!!! That's basically how mythology goes.
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Post by arabella on Jan 6, 2007 18:11:08 GMT -5
I know! I think creative leverage is great, especially with myths. I love reading diversity.
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Post by Natalie on Jan 6, 2007 18:48:31 GMT -5
Exactly...if they were always the same...where would the fun be. I would have lost interest years ago.
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Post by arabella on Jan 6, 2007 18:58:28 GMT -5
Exactly!
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Post by Jennifer on Jan 9, 2007 20:38:51 GMT -5
PERSEPHONE AND THE POMEGRANATE!!!
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Post by arabella on Jan 12, 2007 18:15:28 GMT -5
PERSEPHONE AND THE POMEGRANATE!!! YAY! I thought I was the only one who loved that one! YAY! I'm not alone! But, it bugs me a bit that Persephone is portrayed as a child, very innocent and dependent on Demeter. (I know she was very young, [she actually was a child,] but I just don't like that.) I like to think of her a more independent, and more mature. Maybe that's just me, but I think it gives the myth more......... I dunno............ substance, I guess, if Persephone is mature, knows what's going on, and is more stubborn. Besides, a stubborn Persephone paired with our Hades? All I have to say about that is: LOL!
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Post by Natalie on Jan 15, 2007 0:07:27 GMT -5
LOL indeed.
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Post by arabella on Jan 15, 2007 0:41:45 GMT -5
Yay! You agree!
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Post by arabella on Jan 20, 2007 12:07:30 GMT -5
Ok, I have another quesion for you all. If you're familiar with the Greek creation story, I have a question reguarding that. Ya know how Hades and Posidon got swallowed? Well, do you think they looked like Zeus as kids, (like, normal) and being inside Cronus altered their appearance to suit their jobs, or they were born with scales and smoke, because they were 'destined' to have the jobs they have now? I think it's strange that they have "interesting" appearances and I was just wondering what you all thought.....
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Post by Jennifer on Jan 23, 2007 20:56:04 GMT -5
Hmmm... Not a clue. Good question, though... Maybe it was destiny.
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