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Greek Philosophers’ Views on Reality: Plato, Aristotle, and Democritus
Amy What is real? Ancient Greek philosophers Plato, Aristotle, and Democritus had very different answers to this question. The ideas of...
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The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood: Different Perspectives on The Odyssey
Zoe ‘The Penelopiad’ The Penelopiad was written in 2005 by Margaret Atwood as part of the Canongate Myth series, in which various writers...
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Helen of Troy: Victim, Villain, or Survivor?
Saani Helen of Troy has been immortalized as "the face that launched a thousand ships," and is a striking symbol of beauty and...
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Perspectives on the Divine: Greek Views of the Nature of the Gods
Lauren The ancient Greek world was deeply enmeshed in religious tradition - from civic rituals to personal devotion. However,...
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Wives, Witches and Warriors: Perspectives on Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
Felicity Perspectives on women in ancient Greece and Rome were deeply influenced by the social, political, and cultural contexts of each...
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The Many Faces of Graeco-Roman Mythology
Sofia Believed to have stemmed from Proto-Indo-European mythology, which includes a pantheon of deities associated to the natural world...
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Perspectives on the Myth of Persephone
Amelia One of the most compelling and multifaceted myths in Greek mythology is the story of Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, goddess...
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Greeks and Barbarians: Frenemies of the ancient world
Myla Barbarians were a hot topic among writers of the ancient world commonly discussed among historians like Herodotus, Thyucidides and...
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Plato and Manga
Amy Fullmetal Alchemist is a shounen manga and anime series, which, in a genre known for its fast-moving plot lines, action-packed fight...
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Film Adaptations Inspired by Orpheus and Eurydice: Why is the Myth still so Relevant?
Zoe The Original Myth The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most classic tragic love stories of all time, and follows...
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From Feared to Feminist: The Adaptation of Circe
Saani “I had been old and stern and brutal. I had been young and hopeful and mild. I had been all of these things already. They were my...
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The Adaptation of Roman Customs: To What Extent Was Britain “Romanized”?
Lauren By the time of the invasion of Britain launched under Emperor Claudius in 43 AD, the Roman Empire spanned parts of Europe, the...
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From Lore to Score: Adaptations of Classical Literature in Purcell and Strauss
Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas (1689) is an English Baroque opera with a libretto by Nahum Tate. It is...
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How has the myth of Arachne been adapted over time and what are the implications of the different versions of her story?
Trigger warnings: Sexual assault, physical abuse and suicidal ideation. Introduction The story of Arachne, whose...
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The Adaptation of Greek Myths in the Renaissance Era
Amelia The Renaissance was a period between the 14 th and the 17 th Century which saw a resurgence and rebirth of classical art,...
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Medusa: a symbol of oppression or strength?
Myla Originally an evil villainess that terrorised the Ancient world, Medusa has undergone a complex transformation in recent years,...
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Adaptation
Salvete! Welcome to this Winter’s Edition of Achilles Reel, where we will be exploring the theme of adaptation in the Classical...
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A Note from the Editor
The transformation of the ancient world is due to the profound evolution of civilisations, societies, and thinkers that left an indelible...
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Latin to French : The Transformation of Language
French is Romantic language that can date back to thousands of years, even prior to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Romantic...
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The Transformation of Zeus in the Story of Ganymede
One transformation that occurred in Greek and Roman mythology was the transformation of Zeus into an eagle in order to abduct a young...
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