Modern Mythology

Modern Mythology

By Modern MythologySociety & Culture
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Modern Mythology episodes

  • Arachne
    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"
    12 min
  • Athena vs. Poseidon
    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.
    12 min
  • Hephaestus
    A narration and analysis of Hephaestus'story, the treatment of disabled people throughout history and how beauty standards have been oppressing people until today.
    17 min
  • Aphrodite
    A discussion of gender roles, gender identity and sexuality through time with the help of Aphrodite's myth and history.
    13 min
  • Intorduction
    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.
    13 min
  • Hephaestus
    With the help of Hephaestus' story I introduce the history of discrimination against disabled people and the issues caused by beauty standards.
    17 min
  • Aphrodite
    An introduction to Cyprus' goddess, Aphrodite and the island's connection to Greece and the Middle East. Furthermore, with Aphrodite's story will have a look at the evolution of sexuality and gender roles.
    17 min

About Modern Mythology

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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.