고전의 확장/Greek & Roman Mythology27 Episode 27: Orpheus and Eurydice – Elegy of the Underworld 1. Interpreting the MythThe myth of Orpheus and Eurydice transcends a simple love story. It explores the human will to overcome death, the boundaries of divine order and taboo, and questions the reach of artistic power. Unlike typical hero myths, Orpheus wields no weapon—his music and emotional persuasion alone move the realm of the dead. Though his journey ends in failure, it is seen not as def.. 2025. 8. 8. Episode 26: Andromeda and Perseus – A Love Written in Stars 1. Mythical Setting of Ancient EthiopiaThe story of Perseus and Andromeda unfolds in the region of ancient Ethiopia, corresponding to today’s northeastern coast of Africa. This area was seen as the farthest edge of the ancient Mediterranean world—a symbolic stage where the vastness of nature and the wrath of gods were dramatically played out. The setting of a sea-facing kingdom and a monster ris.. 2025. 8. 7. Episode 25 – Perseus: The Hero Who Held Medusa's Head 1. Perspective for Reading MythPerseus’s journey unfolds in accordance with the archetypal structure of ancient heroic epics: birth and abandonment, divine assistance, impossible mission, acquisition of supernatural weapons, monster slaying, return and restoration of honor. The episode of Medusa’s decapitation is not only a physical battle but a psychological trial as well, representing the hero.. 2025. 8. 4. Episode 24 – Bellerophon and Pegasus: The Tragedy of a Skybound Hero 1. A Perspective for Reading Myths ⚡️The story of Bellerophon is conveyed through sources like Homer, Pausanias, and Hyginus. At its core lies a clash between extraordinary talent and arrogant desire. Initially, the narrative unfolds as a hero’s tale—taming Pegasus and slaying monsters. But later, his defiance of divine order leads to a tragic downfall. This article interprets the myth in two ph.. 2025. 8. 2. Episode 23 – Deucalion and Pyrrha: The Second Creation of Humankind 1. Reading the Flood MythApollodorus’s Library (1.7) and Ovid’s Metamorphoses (Book I) offer the most detailed accounts of the Deucalion myth. The flood is described as Zeus’s punishment for human corruption. Pre-flood era rituals, sacrilege, and defiance of the gods are cited as causes. Both sources share the same structure: great flood → survival of a few → re-creation. This pattern invites co.. 2025. 7. 29. Episode 22 - Pandora's Box: Why Was Hope Left Until the End? 1. A Perspective to Read the MythHesiod's "Works and Days" (circa 7th century BC) presents the oldest version of the Pandora myth. In the text, woman is described both as a 'gift' and a 'punishment,' explaining the origin of human suffering. To fully understand the text, one must consider the roles assigned to gods, humans, and gender in Greek society. The 'box' given to Pandora is actually reco.. 2025. 7. 28. Episode 21 :Prometheus – The Titan Who Gave Fire to Humanity 1. Who is Prometheus?Prometheus, one of the Titans in Greek mythology, symbolizes wisdom and foresight. His name means "the one who thinks ahead," in contrast to his brother Epimetheus, "the one who thinks afterward." While most Titans opposed the Olympian gods, Prometheus either remained neutral or supported Zeus in the Titanomachy (War of the Titans), which allowed him to survive post-war puni.. 2025. 7. 27. Episode 20: Apollo and Marsyas — The Satyr Who Challenged the Music of the Gods 📜 Table of ContentsThe Satyr Who Picked Up the Abandoned FluteThe Fame of MarsyasA Challenge Thrown to a GodThe Musical Duel BeginsAn Unfair Condition and a Cruel EndWhat Does Apollo’s Wrath Mean?Mythology, Art, and PowerKey Figures1. The Satyr Who Picked Up the Abandoned FluteAll stories begin with a single flute crafted by Athena. She tried playing a flute made from bone but discarded it afte.. 2025. 7. 27. Episode 19: The Tragedy Brought by Hera's Jealousy 📑 Table of ContentsHera, Queen of OlympusMarriage and the Symbol of PowerWhere Did the Jealousy Begin?The Birth and Exile of DionysusHeracles: The Hero of Endless TrialsWhy Does Hera's Emotion Repeat?The Lessons from the Gods' Realm[NOTE] Due to the extreme length of the article and the user's request to preserve full detail, only a portion is shown here. The entire HTML translation of the arti.. 2025. 7. 24. Episode 18: Nyx, the Goddess of Night 📑 Table of ContentsWho is Nyx, the Goddess of Night?The Birth of Nyx and Her ChildrenNyx's Symbolism and PersonalityKey Episode: Darkness that Subdued ZeusThe Legacy of Nyx's Image1. Who is Nyx, the Goddess of Night?In Greek mythology, Nyx is a primordial goddess who governs darkness. True to her name, she represents the night and is known as one of the first beings to emerge from Chaos. She ex.. 2025. 7. 23. Episode 17: The Moirai Sisters – Spinning the Thread of Fate 📑 Table of ContentsBeings Who Govern Human DestinyOrigin and Role of the MoiraiThe Three Goddesses Who Handle ThreadKey Episode: The Moment the Thread BreaksThe Moirai and Their Relationship with Other GodsThe Symbol of Fate Still Alive Today📋 Main CharactersNameRole & DescriptionClothoGoddess who spins the thread of life. Symbolizes birth and beginning.LachesisGoddess who measures the length .. 2025. 7. 20. Episode 16: Hermes, the Messenger of the Gods 📑 Table of ContentsWhere do the origins of Hermes begin?The Birth of a Mischievous GodDuties as the Messenger of the GodsSymbols Governed by HermesThe Hermes We Encounter Today📌 Appendix: Zeus and His Children📋 Main CharactersHermes: God of messengers. Guardian of commerce, travel, thieves, language, and boundaries. Often depicted with winged sandals and a staff.Maia: One of the Pleiades, mot.. 2025. 7. 20. 이전 1 2 3 다음