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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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