Spring 2023

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Achilles' Reel explores a range of themes surrounding the Classical world each term, and we hope you enjoy exploring our editions and articles by writers in London, Dubai and Jeju.

Have a scroll through all our articles below, or choose a specific edition you're interested in from the menu above!

The Story of Minthe

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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...

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Roman Fashion Collage Book

By Angela and Erin, Jeju, March 2023

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The Tragic Love Story of Daphne & Apollo

By Lynn and Juliet, Jeju, March 2023

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The Story of Minthe

Ouroboros: The Symbol of Eternity and Return

An Overview of Orphism and Reincarnation

The Italian Renaissance: A Classical Rebirth

Perseus and Medusa

Renaissance in Rome

Hera and Io

Arachne

The Curse of Rebirth

Persephone

Oedipus: The Redemption of a Tragic Hero

Rebirth of Narcissus

The Rebirth of Classical Myths as Modern Stories

Rediscovering Sappho’s Queer Voice

Cerberus

Niobe: Reimagined

Caesar’s Last Day: Reimagined

Caesar's Apotheosis

Roman Fashion Collage Book

The Tragic Love Story of Daphne & Apollo

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