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Ouroboros: The Symbol of Eternity and Return
Ouroboros is an ancient symbol that depicts an image of a serpent eating its own tail, therefore creating a continuous loop (Fig 1). The...
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An Overview of Orphism and Reincarnation
Victoria, Jeju, March 2023 Reincarnation is commonly associated with religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but the concept also...
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The Italian Renaissance: A Classical Rebirth
Eden, London, March 2023 Classicism has been ever-present in Western society, as a touchstone of high art. Characterised by harmony,...
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Perseus and Medusa
Perseus with the Head of Medusa, in the Vatican (shown left), and in the Metropolitan (shown right) This artwork is Perseus with the Head...
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Renaissance in Rome
Wooyoung and Sihu, Jeju, March 2023 The Renaissance in Rome was a period of significant cultural and artistic growth that occurred in the...
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Hera and Io
Boyoon and Chole, Jeju, March 2023 Original painting by Boyoon Story by Chloe Hera was the beautiful queen of Olympus. At first, when...
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Arachne
Se-Eun, Song, and Hoyeon, Jeju, March 2023 EYE OF JEALOUSY JEALOUSY OF THE EYE JEALOUSY EYE JEALOUSY THE PRICE Silk Optic Arachne lived...
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The Curse of Rebirth
By Bella and Jinny, Jeju On the quiet edge of a mountain, a beautiful girl named Syrinx was loved by many powerful gods in vain. Alas,...
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Persephone
Alynn, Jeju, Spring 2023 Painting by Danter Gabriel Rossetti 'Proserpina' Every year, spring, summer, autumn, and winter arrive. Winter...
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Oedipus: The Redemption of a Tragic Hero
Jayden, Jeju, March 2023 During the fifth century BC, Greek civilisation and culture achieved new heights. The century saw the beginnings...
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Rebirth of Narcissus
By Allison and Michelle Narcissus flowers, also known as daffodils, are some of the first flowers to be seen during spring and are a sign...
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The Rebirth of Classical Myths as Modern Stories
Yasmin, London, March 2023 Myths are easily adaptable because many of their themes are still relevant today, and throughout history,...
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Rediscovering Sappho’s Queer Voice
Irene, London, March 2023 ‘The vast majority of women who lived pre-20th century would most likely not have received a classical...
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Cerberus
Siwon, Jeju, March 2023 Original drawing by Siwon (conte on paper) In Greek Mythology, Cerberus, the three-headed dog of Hades, is often...
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Niobe: Reimagined
Benjamin, Jeju, March 2023 Niobe was the wife of Amphion and had fourteen children. She was proud of the fact that she had so many...
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Caesar’s Last Day: Reimagined
Benjamin, Jeju, 2023 Caesar lay in bed, trying not to move so he would not wake his wife. She whimpered in her sleep, as if having a...
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Caesar's Apotheosis
By Joon and Andrew, Jeju, March 2023 Gaius Julius Caesar was one of the most well-known generals in history, and the father of the Roman...
