What is Marvel if not mythology persevering? WandaVision Images/Disney Plus May 27, 2021 ‘WandaVision’ echoes myths of Isis, Orpheus and Kisa Gotami to explain how grief and love persevere Michael Nichols, Martin University ‘WandaVision’ reimagines stories from Egyptian and Greek mythology, as well as Buddhist tradition.
Community storytelling can help participants remember, cope with and heal from traumatic experiences. Marc Romanelli/Getty Images May 20, 2021 How theater can help communities heal from the losses and trauma of the pandemic Joel Christensen, Brandeis University The rituals of ancient Greece – especially public performances of tragic plays – have remarkable resonance with the current moment.
David Troeger/Unsplash February 11, 2021 Friday essay: the long history of warrior turtles, from ancient myth to warships to teenage mutants Louise Pryke, University of Sydney Though often seen as placid, turtles have been depicted as powerful, fighting animals since ancient times. One of the most famous battleships, the Korean Geobukseon, was called the ‘Turtle Ship’.