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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 History, Mythology and Etymology Quiz
Created by June, ft. Joy, Jeju, March 2023 1. Julius Caesar faced a sudden death: he was murdered by a group of senators. However, after...
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Palingenesis Crossword
Created by Yasmin, London, March 2023 Answers Metamorphoses – Famous work by Ovid about transformation Narcissus – Youth turned into a...
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The Legacy of Hippocrates on Modern Medicine
By Υasmin Who was Hippocrates? The Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates lived from around 460 BC to 375 BC. At the time he was alive, most...
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The Legacy of Ancient Beauty Standards in the Modern World
By Annabel, London, December 2022 Throughout time, beauty standards have changed drastically with different body types and facial...
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Sappho’s Legacy
Irene, London, December 2022 Who was Sappho? Sappho, the most well-known and influential female classical poet, lived in Mitylene,...
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A Stoic’s Duty
Eden, London, December 2022 It is often thought that the concept of moral duty is a modern invention, attributed to Immanuel Kant....