On today’s episode with the help of Hephaestus’story we discuss the treatment of disabled people throughout history and how beauty standards have been oppressing people until today. Episode 3: Hephaestus https://anchor.fm/modernmythology94/episodes/Hephaestus-eqvmo9 Thank you for listening!
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Modern Mythology: Aphrodite
The second episode of Modern Mythology is now available! This episode is a discussion and analysis of gender roles, gender identity and sexuality through time with the help of Aphrodite’s myth and history. I hope you’ll enjoy it:) https://anchor.fm/modernmythology94/episodes/Aphrodite-eqiujr
Modern Mythology
Hello everyone:) I hope you’ve all been well and safe. Recently, I decided to try a new project that I’ve always wanted and today I managed to release it. My new project is a podcast called Modern Mythology. On each episode there will be the introduction of a mythological figure from Cyprus, Greece or theContinue reading “Modern Mythology”
Choices and Opinions
When travelling, it can’t be helped but encounter people with different opinions, beliefs, and life choices. Naturally, according to one’s background, people develop different ideologies and life paths. However, sometimes, I wonder if and when I should interfere with someone’s beliefs. The past year I got to live and make friends with people from differentContinue reading “Choices and Opinions”
Normal
If normal is overrated, it would mean that there is normalcy in life. But is there really such a thing as being normal? Sometimes I wonder what normal really is. My mum would often chide me over my clothing choices. My parents often worry about my desire to travel alone, and my friends wonder whyContinue reading “Normal”
Diversity
Recently I got a comment from a friend about how amazing it is to come from a country with such a diverse culture. I was so confused by that because I never considered my country diverse. When I asked him, what he meant by it, apparently, he thought our culture is very mixed, thus veryContinue reading “Diversity”
Beyond
My favourite word in Greek is άνθρωπος (anthropos). Some of you may recognise it from the word anthropology which means the science of humans. Therefore, anthropos means human. However, in the Greek language it has a deeper meaning. It combines the two words ανώ and ορώ which mean up and see. So, the word canContinue reading “Beyond”
