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fromItsnicethat
1 day ago

Gaia Alari communicates universal feelings in her bespoke stop motion animations and illustrations

Gaia Alari's illustrations combine childhood joy with mythical themes, capturing movement and emotion through elegant and imaginative designs.
fromInverse
2 days ago

The Most Deranged Fantasy Epic Of 2025 Is The Biggest Movie You Haven't Seen

Ne Zha II is the biggest movie of 2025, breaking records in China and set for U.S. release.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Flying in the Middle Ages: Legends, Inventions, and Daredevil Attempts - Medievalists.net

Medieval dreams of flight included real inventions and legendary stories, illustrating human ingenuity and aspiration to conquer the skies.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Fast-forward 25 years: Sharing hopes and dreams for a future Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city built upon amnesia and denial, transformed from its natural landscape into a mythologized paradise that masked the struggles of many.
Los Angeles
fromYoga Journal
1 year ago

What Chiron Retrograde Means for You, According to Your Astrological Sign

Chiron retrograde, which begins on July 26, 2024, in Aries, offers a journey into self-healing by reframing and recreating our understanding of healing.
Mindfulness
US news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sliotargate and the donkey derby - hurling's bitter rivalry between Tipperary and Cork is reborn

The rivalry between Rebels and Tipp reveals complex narratives that persist beyond the actual on-field events.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Conservatives Are Freaking Out About the New, "Woke" Superman. He's Something Else Entirely.

Gunn begins the reboot of Superman by quickly condensing the character's first three decades into a rapid sequence, demonstrating a different approach to origin stories.
Film
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

First Principles or First Excuses? How to Build What Doesn't Exist Yet | HackerNoon

In Greek mythology, Prometheus brought fire to mankind, symbolizing knowledge and power, and became a creator of civilization despite his eternal punishment.
philosophy
Film
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Teaser Makes a Bold, Theatrical-Only Debut | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey features a star-studded cast and a mysterious, atmospheric teaser that debuted exclusively in theaters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What links The Birds, Working Girl and Fifty Shades of Grey? The Saturday quiz

The Trojans made the big mistake of believing Sinon, resulting in their defeat as recounted in Virgil's Aeneid.
Miscellaneous
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

The Medieval Sleeping Beauty - Medievalists.net

The original Sleeping Beauty tale is darker and more complex than modern adaptations, showcasing themes of destiny and fate.
#poetry
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Realms of the Round Table - Medievalists.net

This book uncovers lesser-known Arthurian tales, expanding the understanding and legacy of the Arthurian legend beyond the well-known Le Morte D'Arthur.
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Nicolette Mishkan "Lethe's Tavern" @ Megan Mulrooney, Los Angeles

Nicolette Mishkan's exhibition explores themes of intoxication, memory, and myth through evocative paintings that blur the line between reality and dream.
Relationships
fromVG247
2 months ago

Love and Deepspace's latest update introduces a new story for Rafayel, making him the first character to get a third Myth lore drop

The new 'Submerged Eclipse' event in Love and Deepspace expands on Rafayel's character lore with new myths and companion forms.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

A Modern Scandinavian Lamp Inspired by Norse Mythology and Minimalist Design - Yanko Design

At its conceptual core lies the Valknut, a geometric symbol linked to Odin and associated with themes of strength, protection, and transcendence.
Design
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

Did animals provide the blueprints for human culture? | Aeon Essays

Humans' unique cultural evolution began with symbolic acts like Prometheus stealing fire, differentiating us from other species.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world

The course 'Religion and Gameworlds' examines the relationship between video games and religious themes, engaging students in active analysis of these narratives.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods' gift to musicals

Mythological musicals, like Disney's Hercules and Hadestown, reflect the resurgence of ancient Greek narratives in modern theatrical forms.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Mythological Ancestry of England's Medieval Kings - Medievalists.net

What do a pagan war god and a serpent-tailed fairy have in common? Both were claimed as ancestors by England's medieval kings, who used myth and legend to elevate their status and reinforce their right to rule.
History
fromGame Informer
2 months ago

Preview - Bringing Da Ruckus - Game Informer

"We read the initial script, and there were elements of it that we liked, that we sort of took back and created our own mythology around those elements."
Video games
Independent films
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

What to watch: These 3 hidden gems are so worth your time

'Mission: Impossible' may dominate screenings, but alternatives like 'Sirens,' 'Vermiglio,' and 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' are highly recommended.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Prester John with Chris Taylor - Medievalists.net

A mysterious figure ruling at the fringes of the known world, Prester John might be the most famous person you've never heard of. Like a medieval Carmen Sandiego, Prester John was a man people searched the globe for, never quite catching up to him in the end.
History
fromPolygon
2 months ago

George R.R. Martin is working with Blue Eye Samurai's studio on a book adaptation

George R.R. Martin is producing an animated reimagining of Hercules based on Howard Waldrop's novella A Dozen Tough Jobs.
#astrology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

They erupt from the moor like castles, monsters and giants': exploring Dartmoor's tors

Luckey Tor in Dartmoor is a lesser-known but striking rock formation, surrounded by beautiful scenery and a challenging approach.
London politics
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The Empire reflects back: Rome's lasting influence on British culture

The myths surrounding England's origins are intertwined with Roman history, reflecting a fantasy lineage that persists in modern culture.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

"Anti-biography" rips apart the myth of Leonardo as a solitary genius

Campbell's study, as an 'anti-biography', aims to demystify Leonardo da Vinci and reassess the truth behind his life and legacy.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

This enchanting 2D art captures the spirit of mythical goddesses

"This 2024 soft pastel painting portrays the Slavic goddess Devana, a huntress who is the counterpart to Artemis and Diana in Greek and Roman mythology."
Graphic design
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Who opened her first classroom in Rome back in 1907? The Saturday quiz

Father-son footballers Peter and Kasper Schmeichel both have over 100 international caps for Denmark.
Maria Montessori opened her first classroom in Rome in 1907.
The Manticore is a mythical creature with a human face, lion's body, and scorpion's tail.
The Ganges river is called Padma in Bangladesh.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

The Origin Story of the Absolute Weirdest Part of Easter

The Easter Bunny's egg-laying legend originates from German folklore, intriguing children and adults alike.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: Enchanted Creatures - Medievalists.net

Monsters across cultures reveal deep, enduring human fascinations and fears, persisting from childhood fantasies into adulthood.
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Giorgetti x Maserati Merge Craft and Performance in New Design Week Furniture Collection | stupidDOPE

The Giorgetti x Maserati collection combines luxury furniture design with automotive inspiration, showcasing craftsmanship and elegance.
This collaboration draws from mythology for a unique design perspective that emphasizes speed, form, and artistry.
Books
fromKqed
4 months ago

5 Notable New Books That Are All Over the Map (in a Good Way)

This week's book releases feature diverse themes including biography, mythology, and the impact of underground comics.
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