Nico Muhly’s Aphrodite reimagines the mythological goddess for the modern age, in a production that is both visually stunning and musically engaging.
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The harpies were not nice people. They existed in myth to dish out punishments from the gods.
In Netflix’s new series KAOS, Jeff Goldblum’s Zeus is a refreshing contemporary take on the mythical god.
‘WandaVision’ reimagines stories from Egyptian and Greek mythology, as well as Buddhist tradition.
The rituals of ancient Greece – especially public performances of tragic plays – have remarkable resonance with the current moment.
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’.
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Honorary Research Associate, Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Sydney
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Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University
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Assistant Teaching Professor, Purdue University
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Head, Public Engagement, Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney
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PhD Candidate in Classical Greek and Roman History, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Musicology, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney